The federal government is preparing Australians for good news on Wednesday, when crucial inflation data is released ahead of the Reserve Bank's first interest rates decision of the year.

New analysis released by the Treasury today shows prices in several categories have dropped significantly over the past 12 months, including electricity (down 15.8 per cent), fuel (6.2 per cent), and games and hobbies (5.3 per cent).

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