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Eurozone Inflation Surges to 2.5% in March Amid Energy Price Spike
Eurozone Inflation Surges to 2.5% in March Amid Energy Price Spike
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Inflation in the euro area accelerated sharply to 2.5% in March, according to preliminary data from Eurostat. The jump from February's 1.9% reading pushes the figure above the European Central Bank's 2% target, fueling speculation of imminent rate hikes.
Energy markets remain the primary driver, with prices surging 4.9% year-on-year following a 3.1% contraction in February. The dramatic reversal reflects geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran that disrupted critical oil transit routes.
Brent crude breached $100 per barrel—a 50% monthly gain—while European natural gas prices soared 80%. These commodity shocks have created the steepest monthly consumer price increase since October 2022.
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