Petrol prices
Why petrol prices are rising – and risk keeping inflation and rates high
Petrol has hit new highs in Sydney and Melbourne recently and the NRMA says oil prices aren’t to blame.
- by Rachel Clun
Latest
Fuel hits new high as oil and Aussie dollar diverge
Brisbane motorists were paying the highest average price for their fuel at $2.30 per litre, and as much as $2.35 per litre.
- by Adrian Black
Car emissions policy clash to rev up Dunkley byelection
The government says its scheme to force cleaner cars onto the roads will cut fuel costs while the opposition warns it could push up new car prices.
- by Mike Foley and Paul Sakkal
Opinion
Cars
The costly car choice we need to rethink
From backyards to beer consumption, Australians love going big – but it’s time to foot the bill when it comes to big cars.
- by Millie Muroi
Opinion
Oil
Oil’s global glut threatens to drag prices lower in ‘tricky year’ ahead
Traders wonder if OPEC+ will deliver enough of the cutbacks to rein in the looming surplus.
- by Yongchang Chin and Devika Krishna Kumar
Perth commuters’ early stocking filler: free summer public transport
It’s a Christmas bonus to address the soaring cost of living and encourage people who don’t usually use public transport to give it a shot, the government says.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Interest rates
Mortgage calculator: How much extra will your repayments cost?
The RBA has increased interest rates to 4.35 per cent. Use our calculator to see how much extra your mortgage repayments will be.
Green zone: Hydrogen histrionics and mixed messages as energy experts descend on Perth
WA and other centres of the world energy economy meeting in Perth this week are committed to renewables, but should the transition involve gas?
- by Mark Naglazas
Consumers leave the car at home as they flex budget muscle
Quarterly consumer insights from NAB show that Australians are now well-versed in how to face rising living costs.
- by Emma Koehn