Australian grocery basket prices rise 7% in Q2, Choice survey finds

Choice's quarterly survey shows the average cost of a basket of eight common groceries rose 7% across Coles, Woolworths, IGA, and Aldi between March and June, reaching $43.62. The increase signals persistent food inflation in Australia, which may pressure household budgets and feed into broader CPI readings. The survey is government-funded and based on 104 stores, but the specific drivers of the price rise are not detailed.