Fuel Drops, But Costs Still Climb | Auckland News

Fuel prices dipped for the third straight month, easing inflation pressure—but gas is still 15% pricier than last year and diesel up nearly 35%. Food costs edged up slightly due to seasonal produce, but meat prices hit their biggest monthly drop in five years. Utilities and rent held steady or fell slightly, offsetting surging airfares (up 21% domestically) and hotel rates. It’s a mixed bag: relief in some areas, but costs still climbing elsewhere. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db5cd3df809dede0