IMF: Prolonged high gas prices could increase inflation

Mar 19, 2026 - 21:01
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IMF: Prolonged high gas prices could increase inflation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Thursday that rising energy prices caused by the ongoing conflict with Iran could lead to higher global inflation if prolonged, but it said no nation has yet reached out for emergency financial assistance. IMF communications director Julie Kozack told reporters that the organization was closely monitoring how oil and…