Electric cars and canned tomatoes: How shoppers are coping with the war

Australians are altering their spending patterns amidst rising fuel prices and inflation, with discretionary spending declining in March. A 161 percent surge in loans for electric vehicles highlights changing consumer priorities as fears surrounding the ongoing conflict continue. Retailers face challenges as holiday travel and dining expenditures decrease due to consumer anxiety about future economic conditions.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by Brisbane Times