Also, considering the price of crude has gone up, and the higher AUD, how is it even possible for fuel to have gone up?? Surely this is another trend that cannot continue, it's a wonder it was at +4% as it is. Dollar up almost 10%, crude a touch lower - current trajectory suggests (virtually guarantees) automotive fuel will be down in the next CPI reading.
Carbon tax will throw a spanner in the works, no doubt makes things a real headache for Stevens (inflationary, but by how much?).
