Inflation is back at record highs. Here’s where prices are rising, and where some are dropping
Even as the full effects of 2022's rate rises are yet to be felt, it looks like we're heading towards even more in 2023.
Peter Strong: Service stations are mainly small businesses, and blaming them for petrol prices is wrong
Due to attacks by misinformed politicians and consumer advocates, service station owners are often viewed as evil capitalists who are becoming wealthy on the back of poor motorists.
Why the outlook on petrol prices is not as bad as it seems, now the fuel excise cut has ended
The fuel excise was halved for the past six months, but that ended at midnight. So what can you expect local petrol prices to do now?
Fuel costs are only going to get worse, so businesses need to reassess their budgets
Pitcher Partners' Craig Whatman and Peter Quattrocchi explain why the change in fuel tax credits will make the the next 12 months extremely tough for the freight and transport industries.
What retailers need to know about inflation: Part 1
With money supply ballooning, energy prices surging and increases in the consumer price index, inflation is beginning to bite.
Sydney businessman cops $57,000 toll charge
Transport for NSW has apologised for a billing mistake that overcharged thousands of motorists, including a Sydney transport company owner.
Why the RBA will wait before raising interest rates, even as breakfast surges in price
The RBA sees inflation as an imported phenomenon and is waiting for wages to rise before it lifts rates ... but when will that happen?
Budget 2022: Frydenberg confirms “targeted” relief to help with cost-of-living pressures
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has confirmed this year’s federal budget will include “temporary targeted measures” to help Australian families combat rapidly rising costs of living.
Budget 2022: Fuel prices are soaring, but cutting petrol tax isn’t the best solution
New Zealand has just cut its fuel excise by 25 cents to ease cost-of-living pressures, and the Australian government is considering a budget measure along the same lines.
Record-high petrol prices see Uber, DiDi and Australia Post add fuel surcharges
Australians are paying more for Ubers and postage as record-high petrol prices prompt big businesses to slug consumers with painful new fuel surcharges.
Cutting the fuel exercise would harm energy security, despite the high petrol prices
Cutting the fuel excise would offer some relief at the bowser, and to the economy. But would it serve Australia’s economic and national interests in the longer term?
Federal Government says it will take action if businesses are ripping off consumers with high petrol prices
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has committed to taking action if businesses are found to be ripping off customers after a recent spike in petrol prices sparked consumer outrage.
