EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 7 MIN
Surge in fuel prices largest increase since data began in 2011
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In the year to the end of March, petrol prices went up almost 14 percent, diesel increased almost 37 percent. At the same time, fruit and vege is up almost 6.5 percent. Meat, poultry and fish is up 7.3 percent. Electricity is up about 13 percent. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen spoke to Lisa Owen.
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In the year to the end of March, petrol prices went up almost 14 percent, diesel increased almost 37 percent. At the same time, fruit and vege is up almost 6.5 percent. Meat, poultry and fish is up 7.3 percent. Electricity is up about 13 percent. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Surge in fuel prices largest increase since data began in 2011
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