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Global Oil Prices Drive NZ Inflation to 4.1%, Government Emphasizes Fiscal Discipline

21 Jul 2026 1:35 p.m. · Source: NZ National Party

New Zealand's annual inflation hit 4.1% due largely to global oil price shocks, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said. The government maintains fiscal discipline and targeted support, expecting economic growth and wage increases despite Middle East conflict.

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