#consumer

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Pain at the pump: Saudi oil shock sends Australian fuel prices surging

Petrol and diesel prices have returned to their highest levels in nearly six months and risk climbing further after attacks on another key oil route. #business #consumer #affairs

www.abc.net.au

Consumers duped by price comparison websites, ASIC warns

Australians hunting bargains on comparison websites risk being duped by sites that only offer a selection of preferred providers. #consumer #protection

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'Clock is ticking' as ASIC warns private credit sector investors could bail

ASIC commissioner Simone Constant has fired a shot across the bow of Australian private credit, warning the clock is ticking on poor lending practices. #credit #lending #business #industry #regulation #consumer #protection #monetary #policy #banking

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Footy fans filthy as airfares soar ahead of grand final

Return airfares to Melbourne have hit $6,000 ahead of Saturday's AFL Grand Final as Fremantle and Brisbane fans scramble for seats. #afl #air #transport #industry #consumer #protection

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Hacking this BYD was too easy. It didn't even have a password

To test the risks of surveillance and sabotage, Four Corners asked a hacker to show what China's top EV brand could see and do remotely. #cyber #security #surveillance #electric #vehicles #consumer #electronics

www.bloomberg.com

Mamdani’s Consumer Cop to Begin Tech Oversight Push Within Weeks

New York City’s consumer protection chief said a new enforcement unit to police predatory corporate practices will begin work within weeks, with the gig economy among its priorities.

www.rte.ie

Next nudges up its full year profit guidance again

Clothing retailer Next has today edged up its annual forecast, as it reported a 10.5% profit rise for its first half, but expects sales growth to slow in its second half and warned of headwinds in its...

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Next nudges up its full year profit guidance again

Clothing retailer Next has today edged up its annual forecast, as it reported a 10.5% profit rise for its first half, but expects sales growth to slow in its second half and warned of headwinds in its...

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Supply crunch hits Australian fuel distributors at east-coast ports

Independent fuel distributors are struggling to access their usual volumes of petrol and diesel at key east-coast terminals, adding pressure to small service stations. #business #consumer #affairs