Cheap spirits, pricey condoms: how war in the Middle East is shifting the way Australians spend
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-04-27 01:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Consumer affairs
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Transport, Middle East, Military & Defence, Australia, Economy & Finance, Tax & Budget, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Beyond cutting back on driving, households are slicing deeper into their budgets, with some even forgoing healthcare
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