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US Inflation Cools to 3.5% in June — But an Iran Conflict Could Spike It Again
NPR·Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Annual inflation in the US dropped to 3.5% in June, down from a more-than-three-year high in May. But the article says the resumption of conflict with Iran threatens to push energy costs back up. That could reverse the slowdown quickly.
Why It Matters
India imports significant amounts of oil, and a spike in global energy prices driven by conflict near the Strait of Hormuz would directly raise fuel and transport costs for ordinary Indians.
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