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US consumers' inflation expectations surge after Mideast war

Survey data showed expectations rose to levels not seen in about seven months after energy prices spiked amid conflict in the Middle East.

Published Mar 31, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Inflation expectations among US consumers surged in March to levels last seen around seven months ago. The rise followed rocketing energy prices tied to the war in the Middle East, according to survey data released Tuesday.