Inflation in March was driven by non-discretionary items
The main contributors to inflation growth in the March quarter. Dark blue = non-discretionary
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0.02% pts
0.04% pts
0.06% pts
0.08% pts
0.1% pts
0.12% pts
0.14% pts
0.16% pts
0.18% pts
Medical and hospital services
0.18% pts
Tertiary education
0.15% pts
Gas
0.14% pts
Domestic holidays
0.13% pts
New dwelling purchases
0.1% pts
Secondary education
0.09% pts
Rents
0.09% pts
Electricity
0.07% pts
Other financial services
0.07% pts
Motor vehicles
0.05% pts
Insurance
0.05% pts
Pharmaceutical products
0.05% pts
Spirits
0.04% pts
Beer
0.04% pts
Restaurant meals
0.03% pts
