Electric cars and canned tomatoes: How shoppers are coping with the war

Australians altered spending habits due to the ongoing war, driving a 161 percent increase in electric vehicle loans and canned food hoarding in March 2026. Discretionary spending declined, with consumers increasingly reliant on family support for everyday expenses. The situation reflects growing inflation fears and pressure on retailers as confidence wanes in the uncertain economic climate.

Summary by Glance · The Age