Australia: Household spending rises as fuel prices surge in Canberra.

Canberra, Australia - May 05, 2026 Motorists refuel their vehicles at gas stations across Canberra on May 5, 2026, as Australian households face rising fuel costs. Official data released Tuesday showed household spending jumped 1.6 percent in March, driven by a 5.1 percent surge in transport costs linked to higher fuel prices amid Middle East conflict. (Video by Wang Jialin/Xinhua/Sipa USA) *** World Rights Except China *** CHINA OUT ***