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UK
Australia’s major fuel suppliers being investigated over alleged price-gouging amid Iran war | Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Australia’s competition watchdog is investigating major fuel suppliers including Ampol, BP, Mobile and Viva Energy over allegations of anti-competitive behavior…
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USA
India’s consumer inflation rises to 3.21% in February as oil risks loom
Fuel nozzles hang from a fuel pump at a fuel station in Guwahati, India, on March 11, 2026. Oil prices…
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China consumer inflation hits three-year high as producer deflation eases
BEIJING, CHINA – NOVEMBER 6: Women wearing Qing Dynasty-style costumes take photos at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, on…
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Australia
US consumer prices increase strongly in January
28 February 2026 06:33 | News US producer prices accelerated in January; The cost of goods outside the volatile food…
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USA
China holiday spending sends a strong signal on consumer stimulus plans
People watch demonstrations to welcome the ‘God of Wealth’ during Lunar New Year celebrations on Qianmen Street in Beijing, China,…
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Australia
Flats boss Eddie Kamil loses battle over consumer warnings
Perth City Apartment Hotel boss Eddie Kamil has lost his legal battle with WA Consumer Protection Commissioner Trish Blake.
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Australia
Dodgy online items in consumer watchdog’s crosshairs
19 February 2026 03:30 | News Subscription traps and dodgy products purchased from marketplaces such as Shein and Temu are…
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UK
Rental ebike programs booming in Australian cities as e-scooter ‘moral panic’ sees take-up stall | Consumer affairs
Amid what some are calling a “moral panic” over safety, e-scooter rental operations are declining across Australia, while rental e-bikes…
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UK
Did you buy a coffee machine with a tax refund? It may have affected Australia’s interest rate | Consumer spending
One of the first things many Australians did after receiving a tax refund or lower mortgage rate last year was…
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USA
Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January, less than expected
According to the Dow Jones consensus, the consumer price index was expected to increase 2.5% in January compared to the…
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