What is inflation? What causes it? And who has been hit the hardest? Your questions answered

 There's no sugar-coating it: Inflation is soaring to new highs.

From rising interest rates to increased petrol prices, there are implications for your hip pocket.

But what causes inflation? And who has been hit the hardest?

We've taken a look at your top questions.

What is inflation?

Inflation measures how much more expensive a set of goods and services has become over a certain period of time (usually a year).

The most well-known indicator of this is the Consumer Price Index.

The CPI measures the percentage change in the price of a basket of goods and services consumed by households.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-27/what-is-inflation-what-causes-inflation-your-questions-answered/101186512



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