Takeaway coffee sales plunge as fuel and living costs dent Australian spending. Is the economy next?

The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggest Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast For many coffee drinkers, takeaway orders are changing from a habitual purchase to an occasional treat, as elevated petrol prices and other living costs leave households feeling glum. This rapid shift in behaviour has disappointed cafe owners and surprised econo