Economist Leith van Onselen joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down the latest inflation figures, explaining why a rise to 4.6% driven by global fuel costs, is actually better than experts predicted.

They explored the steady underlying inflation rate of 3.3% and debated whether the RBA will hold off on another punishing interest rate hike for mortgage holders.

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