Golden nuggets: KFC price hikes in Australia outpace McDonald’s with some products up to 25% dearer than a year ago

Higher-than-inflation rises add to pressure on consumers facing steep price increases for food

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KFC is pushing up prices at its Australian stores at a faster pace than its rival McDonald's, with consumers paying up to 25% more for some of the fast food chain's most popular items, new analysis shows.

The higher-than-inflation hikes add to the mounting pressure on consumers facing steep price rises for food, irrespective of whether it is sold through a drive-through window or supermarket checkout.

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