Butter price rises: inflation concerns due to the Iran war and energy prices

A more expensive pack of butter suddenly makes the return of inflation tangible to many Germans. The new concerns are triggered by the war with Iran, the blocked Strait of Hormuz and sharp increases in oil and gas prices, while the ECB is raising interest rates and sticking to its two percent inflation target despite higher forecasts. Experts expect that the higher energy costs will eat through the economy in several steps, initially making transport more expensive and later food, industrial goods and services more expensive. Prices in supermarkets are still stable so far, but due to delayed supply chains, long-term contracts and higher energy and packaging costs, food could become three to four percent more expensive by the middle of next year. According to economists, whether this will result in a new inflation shock also depends on consumer sentiment, the labor market and company margins, and the situation with energy prices and global politics could change again at any time.

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