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Chalmers lowers hopes for fuel discounts after high inflation result

Tom Crowley · ABC News (AU)

Published 28 Oct 2026, 4:12 pm·55 min ago·1 min read

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Faced with another high inflation result and the likelihood of a rate hike next Tuesday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers calls for "perspective" and points to external factors.

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