Gas price inflation in Australia, May 2026: 4.9%
Gas price inflation in Australia was 4.9% in May 2026, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics.
- Previous month (April 2026): 5.7% (-0.8 pp).
- A year earlier (May 2025): 6.5%.
- A newer figure is available: 1% in September 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in May 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| France | 11.3% |
| Belgium | 10.3% |
| Italy | 8.6% |
| Denmark | 6.2% |
| Sweden | 6% |
| Australia | 4.9% |
| Austria | 4.2% |
| U.S. | 3% |
| South Korea | 0.32% |
| Ireland | -0.7% |
| Germany | -1.9% |
| Netherlands | -2.6% |
| Switzerland | -3.7% |
| Japan | -4.1% |
| Canada | -4.23% |
| Spain | -10.9% |
| UK | -13.1% |
Other months
Source
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0) — Australian Bureau of Statistics