Germany Inflation Surges to 2.7 Percent as Iran War Drives Energy Costs

Germany's inflation rate surged to 2.7 percent in March, the highest in more than two years.

“Surging oil prices resulting from the war in Iran have pushed German inflation to its highest level in over two years”

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The rise was driven by a 7.2 percent increase in energy prices, the first rise since December 2023.

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Food prices rose 0.9 percent, while services increased 3.2 percent.

Core inflation excluding food and energy remained steady at 2.5 percent.

The inflation spike was directly linked to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

One-fifth of global oil consumption passes through the strait.

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The longer the war continues, underlying inflation will likely pick up.

The European Central Bank warned of higher inflation and lower growth.

March saw a 1.1 percent monthly price jump, the largest in three and a half years.

“Agencies German inflation accelerated in March due to surging energy prices against the backdrop of the Iran war, and economists see further increases ahead”

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Germany will require petrol stations to limit price rises to once per day.

Analysts warned inflation could peak well above 4 percent if the conflict escalates.

Deutsche Bank now expects inflation on average to rise to 2.7 percent.