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Inflation rises 3.8%, rate rise 'firmly in play'

BY ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026 12:05PM

Inflation rose 3.8% in the 12 months to January 2026, still holding above the Reserve Bank's target range of 2-3%.

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