The Middle East crisis has a bill, and small businesses will pay it

By Yajush Gupta · 26 March 2026 · News

The Middle East crisis has a bill, and small businesses will pay it

Small businesses face crippling costs in Australian economy

Australian small businesses are being squeezed on every front, but what's driving the pain? Find out how the Middle East crisis is affecting local businesses and what it means for their future.

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Summary

From fuel costs to borrowing pressure, Australian small businesses are being squeezed on every front. Oliver Hume Chief Economist Matt Bell unpacks the numbers behind the pain.