Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:25:04 GMT
CPI in Australia rises
CPI indicator rose 2.8% year-on-year in July 2025, up from 1.9% in June. Housing, food and non-alcoholic beverages, and alcohol and tobacco were the largest contributors to the increase, with electricity costs jumping 13.1%, though the Commonwealth Energy Bill Relief Fund rebates helped reduce household impacts.
The CPI excluding volatile items such as fuel, fruit and vegetables, and holiday