We’re still happy to save up for major sporting events and movies,but are spending more on things we probably don’t like spending more money on.
While economists increasingly believe that Australia will avoid a recession,actual consumers are being buffeted by pressure on their own household budgets.
Coles Express will begin to disappear from local petrol stations next month,to be replaced with an upstart quick-service restaurant and convenience brand.
Tolls are increasing at a greater rate on many of Sydney’s toll roads than several years ago because they are linked to inflation,which remains high.
Record low petrol prices were a pandemic silver lining,but price pain at the bowser is back with a vengeance. Here are some ways you can avoid getting slugged.
The competition regulator will launch a review of Viva Energy’s $1.15b bid for the OTR service station chain as analysts flag possible competition hurdles.
Sanctions on Russia and a recovery in global demand for oil products drive Ampol to record year.
The fuel tax credit,which offsets fuel excise for businesses,would be halved under a proposal the Grattan Institute says would help repair the budget’s bottom line.
The transport,energy,healthcare and cost-of living crises in Britain are forcing people to choose between stoicism and indifference.
Service stations commonly lift petrol prices ahead of public holidays so motorists have been urged to beat the surge.
The polls detected rising anxiety about living costs early in 2022. It is now entrenched as our number one concern.