Breaking: Underlying inflation hits highest level since 2024
Underlying inflation in Australia reached its highest level since 2024, hitting 3.6 percent in May, up from 3.4 percent in April. Headline inflation decreased to an annual rate of 4 percent, down from 4.2 percent. The Reserve Bank warns that inflation may rise further due to the ongoing global energy shock.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 01:51 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 02:00 UTC
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