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What is inflation? What causes it? And who has been hit the hardest? Your questions answered

Australians are feeling the effect of rising oil prices when they fill up their car. (ABC News: Che Chorley)

There's no sugar-coating it: Inflation is soaring to new highs.

From rising interest rates to increased petrol prices, there are implications for your hip pocket.

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