The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports annual CPI inflation of 4.3% in September 2026, up from 4.0% in August. Annual trimmed mean inflation rose to 3.6% from a revised 3.5%; August was revised down because of seasonal factors. Monthly CPI increased 0.8% in original terms and 0.6% after seasonal adjustment. Automotive fuel prices rose 9.4% during September as world oil prices increased. The release reports inflation data without making an interest-rate forecast.
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ABS reports annual CPI inflation of 4.3% in September 2026, up from 4.0% in August.
www.abs.gov.auAnnual trimmed mean inflation rose to 3.6% in September from a revised 3.5% in August; August was revised down from 3.6% because of seasonal factors.
www.abs.gov.auSeptember CPI rose 0.8% in original terms and 0.6% in seasonally adjusted terms.
www.abs.gov.auAutomotive fuel prices rose 9.4% during September, driven by higher world oil prices.
www.abs.gov.auLimitation: August’s trimmed mean was revised because of seasonal factors; original and seasonally adjusted monthly CPI are distinct measures.
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