Manufacturing uplift boosts GDP but fuel shock 'slow down' looms for future update (opens original article in a new tab)

Manufacturing growth boosted GDP in the March 2026 quarter, but potential fuel price shocks could slow the economy later.

• Manufacturing growth contributed to GDP increase in the March 2026 quarter.
• Fuel price shocks may cause economic slowdown in the future.
• Middle East conflict had minimal impact on the March 2026 quarter.