Australia’s CPI rose 3.7 per cent YoY in February 2026, easing from 3.8 per cent in January, according to ABS.
Clothing and footwear increased 5 per cent YoY.
Electricity prices surged 37 per cent due to rebate withdrawals, though underlying growth was 4.9 per cent.
Transport fell 0.2 per cent as fuel prices declined.
Trimmed mean inflation held at 3.3 per cent, with monthly CPI largely unchanged.
Clothing and footwear increased 5 per cent YoY.
Electricity prices surged 37 per cent due to rebate withdrawals, though underlying growth was 4.9 per cent.
Transport fell 0.2 per cent as fuel prices declined.
Trimmed mean inflation held at 3.3 per cent, with monthly CPI largely unchanged.
