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New Zealand inflation eases to 3.7% as fuel dip masks broader pressure

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Official source of CPI data

New Zealand's annual inflation slowed to 3.7% in the September quarter from 4.1% in June, Stats NZ said. Petrol prices fell 6.5% over the quarter, while a 6.2% rise in local council rates pushed the other way.

Updated Nov 1