Australia's Inflation Strain: Fuel Costs Hike Transport Prices
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Australias inflation faces fresh strain as major transport companies hike prices amid soaring fuel costs due to Middle East conflict. Uber, Qantas, Australia Post, Virgin Australia, and Didi announce increases for passengers, deliveries, and drivers. Transport sector vulnerable, with fuel making up a big chunk of operating expenses. Drivers and owner-operators hit hardest, prompting calls for industry-wide fix. Not every firm passing costs to customers, with DoorDash and Amazon absorbing extra payments. Global tensions squeezing local wallets, with economists eyeing tighter inflation controls ahead.
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