Mixed transport cost pressures, with economy on the cusp of recovery
Cost pressures for the transport industry remained mixed in the December 2025 quarter, with decreasing costs for some inputs but continued pressure across other categories. These trends are reflective of the broader economy, where patchy demand conditions and spare capacity have led to sharper pricing for some goods and services, but there are other pockets of significant price rises that are keeping inflation relatively high and maintaining pressures on businesses and households.