CPA Australia: Fuel Costs and Rate Rise Squeezing Small Business

CPA Australia: fuel costs and rate rise squeezing small business

CPA Australia has warned that rising fuel prices and the latest interest rate increase are creating fresh pressure for households and small businesses, particularly those dependent on transport and mobility. The accounting body said the combined effect of fuel costs, persistent inflation across essential goods and weaker consumer confidence is creating a tougher operating environment across multiple sectors, with transport, trades, logistics, ag…

Fuel shock and rate hike raises the pressures on businesses and households

March 17, 2026 CPA Australia warns today’s interest rate rise will deepen the cost-of-living crisis and make it tougher for many small businesses – particularly those heavily reliant on fuel. With fuel prices surging, inflation remaining stubborn across essential goods and services, and consumer confidence weak, households and businesses face a perfect storm of rising […] The post Fuel shock and rate hike raises the pressures on businesses and h…

Rate rise collides with fuel shock

The Reserve Bank of Australia this week increased the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.1 per cent. Industry bodies warn the increase will dent the retail sector, with businesses facing a fresh surge in supply chain costs driven by escalating global oil prices. Double hit With fuel prices surging, inflation remaining stubborn across essential goods and services, and consumer confidence weak, households and businesses face a perfect storm …

Australian National Review - Fuel shock and rate hike raises the pressures on businesses and households

March 17, 2026 CPA Australia warns today’s interest rate rise will deepen the cost-of-living crisis and make it tougher for many small businesses – particularly those heavily reliant on fuel. With fuel prices surging, inflation remaining stubborn across essential goods and services, and consumer confidence weak, households and businesses face a perfect storm of rising costs and weakened resilience. Gavan Ord, Business and Investment Lead at CPA …

Fuel shock and rate hike raises the pressures on businesses and households: CPA Australia I Australian Rural & Regional News

CPA Australia, Media Release, 17 March 2026 CPA Australia warns today’s interest rate rise will deepen the cost-of-living crisis and make it tougher for many small businesses – particularly those heavily reliant on fuel. Gavan Ord, Business Investment Lead, CPA Australia. Photo: CPA With fuel prices surging, inflation remaining stubborn across essential goods and services, and consumer confidence weak, households and businesses face a perfect s…