Australia’s CPI rose 3.8 per cent year on year in January 2026, unchanged from December, signalling stable inflation, according to ABS.
Clothing and footwear increased 3.2 per cent and transport 11.5 per cent, contributing to price growth.
Electricity prices surged 32.2 per cent as energy rebates ended, while trimmed mean inflation edged up to 3.4 per cent and monthly CPI recorded moderate gains.
Clothing and footwear increased 3.2 per cent and transport 11.5 per cent, contributing to price growth.
Electricity prices surged 32.2 per cent as energy rebates ended, while trimmed mean inflation edged up to 3.4 per cent and monthly CPI recorded moderate gains.