Story: Spending in the economy

The cost of eating, 1972 and 1975

The cost of eating, 1972 and 1975

Both inflation and the increased cost of oil contributed to rising prices in the 1970s. The cost of a range of standard foods in December 1972 and June 1975 is shown here.

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Alexander Turnbull Library, Dominion Post Collection (PAColl-7327)
Reference: EP/1975/3245/13a

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How to cite this page:

Paul Dalziel, 'Spending in the economy - Spending in difficult times', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/21632/the-cost-of-eating-1972-and-1975 (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Paul Dalziel, published 11 Mar 2010, updated 16 Sep 2016