Oil crisis hits dairy prices

THE soaring price of petrol is about to hit the family food budget, with a litre of milk set to rise by 16c from Monday because of fuel costs.
In the first sign that the pain being felt at the bowser has spread to the grocery bill, Dairy Farmers said it had been forced to lift the price of its milk, yoghurt and juice products.
The price of meat, fresh fruit and vegetables is certain to be next as retailers pass on extra delivery costs to shoppers.

Australians are already spending about $12 a week more on petrol than at the beginning of the year and have begun to feel the pinch in other areas of the family budget.

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