Ups and downs

Annual inflation for various products in the year to June 30: New houses (excl. land) ............. 6.4% Petrol ........................................................... 4.5% Alcohol, tobacco ................................ 3.7% Rates ............................................................ 3.2% Rent ............................................................... 2.1% Food (overall) ...................................... 2.0% Fruit and veggies ............................. 8.8% Broadband, phone ......................... -3.8% TVs, radios, computers ............. -9.0% Overall inflation ................................... 1.7%