Australia’s CPI rose 3 per cent in August, up from 2.8 per cent in July.
Electricity costs surged 24.6 per cent as rebates expired, though monthly prices fell 6.3 per cent with new Commonwealth relief.
Clothing and footwear inflation quickened to 3 per cent, while trimmed mean eased to 2.6 per cent and underlying CPI excluding volatile items rose 3.4 per cent.
Electricity costs surged 24.6 per cent as rebates expired, though monthly prices fell 6.3 per cent with new Commonwealth relief.
Clothing and footwear inflation quickened to 3 per cent, while trimmed mean eased to 2.6 per cent and underlying CPI excluding volatile items rose 3.4 per cent.
