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As the July 1 date for the launch of carbon pricing draws nearer, we’re likely to hear many more businesses saying that they’ve been forced to raise prices because of it. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has reminded business operators that claims about price rises have to be backed by solid, business-specific evidence.