Australia's Annual Inflation Rate Drops to 4.2% in April 2026

Kathmandu. Australia's annual inflation rate has fallen to 4.2 percent in April 2026. In March, this rate was 4.6 percent. According to government data, although inflation has decreased slightly, housing and transport sectors remain the main causes of price increases.

According to the data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday, the cost of the housing sector, which accounts for the largest share of the Consumer Price Index, has increased by 6.3 percent in one year. Significant increases in housing costs are attributed to rising electricity prices, new home construction costs, and rent.