Crude Oil’s Perfect Storm Hits World Inflation

Oil prices have risen more than $40 this year and their pressure on global inflation isn’t relenting, according to Bloomberg Economics. Persistent supply shortages are driving up costs, despite the decision of OPEC+ to accelerate output hikes. The drag from demand, which has moderated prices this year, is fading as lockdowns in Asia ease.

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