Story Business & Economy Reserve Bank of Australia

RBA’s worst nightmare as oil pushes up inflation threat

3 outlets 3 reports Published Oct 18, 2026

Business & Economy

The brief

The Reserve Bank has pushed interest rates to 4.6 per cent. Key points and original sources are listed below.

The Reserve Bank has pushed interest rates to 4.6 per cent. They may have to go higher, especially if oil prices continue their upward spiral.S1 S2

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The Reserve Bank has pushed interest rates to 4.6 per cent. They may have to go higher, especially if oil prices continue their upward spiral.

5d Brisbanetimes

The Reserve Bank has pushed interest rates to 4.6 per cent. They may have to go higher, especially if oil prices continue their upward spiral.

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The Reserve Bank has pushed interest rates to 4.6 per cent. They may have to go higher, especially if oil prices continue their upward spiral.

Business & Economy Reserve Bank of Australia

3 outlets 3 reports Published Oct 18, 2026

The brief

The Reserve Bank has pushed interest rates to 4.6 per cent. Key points and original sources are listed below.

The Reserve Bank has pushed interest rates to 4.6 per cent. They may have to go higher, especially if oil prices continue their upward spiral.S1 S2