
Economists warn the Iran war will leave a lasting inflationary legacy for the US, with higher fuel prices passing through to businesses and consumer bills even after fighting ends. That persistent energy-driven inflation will complicate monetary policy by keeping headline inflation higher for longer and could weigh on growth, reinforcing concerns about slower activity. The effect may also entrench supply and logistics strains and push up costs across sectors such as transport and groceries.
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