Grocery prices

Australia’s grocery bills are still rising in 2026 — but the pressure is not coming equally from every aisle. While overall food inflation has moderated to 3.1 per cent annually, the data shows extreme divergence between categories. Beef and lamb are up more than 13 per cent. Chocolate is up nearly 7 per cent. And…

Australian grocery prices are at their highest point in recent memory. According to official ABS data, food and non-alcoholic beverages rose 3.1 per cent in the 12 months to February 2026 — and the average Australian household is now spending $178 per week at the supermarket. The data confirms what most people already feel at…