No one had anticipated the return of inflation on the 2026 agenda. After the inflationary spike triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the prevailing scenario was that of a gradual normalisation driven by easing energy prices. But the conflict that erupted in the Middle East has changed everything. In just a few weeks, the risk of a lasting energy shock has re‑emerged, and with it, the prospect of a renewed surge in inflation. When the production, refining and transport capacities of a region so strategic for global energy are affected, it is not only the markets that tremble. The entire price chain comes under renewed pressure.
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