Australian Inflation Sticks at 3.8%: Electricity Surge Offsets Cooling Services

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) battle against rising prices hit a stubborn patch in early 2026. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, annual inflation held steady at 3.8% for the 12 months to January, matching the December 2025 figure.