Inflation jump largest since GST launched

By Colin Brinsden and Marion Rae
Updated April 27 2022 - 12:11pm, first published 12:06pm
The consumer price index for the March quarter rose 2.1 per cent and 5.1 per cent annually.
The consumer price index for the March quarter rose 2.1 per cent and 5.1 per cent annually.

The annual rate of inflation has soared to its highest level since 2001, fuelled by rising petrol prices and higher dwelling construction costs.

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