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Macro EconomyMedium•11 March 2026•

1 min read

US Real Inflation Hits 3.3% as Rising Energy Costs Threaten Further Spikes

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Key Facts

1The real inflation rate is estimated at 3.3% before accounting for the recent jump in gas prices.

2Latest CPI data does not yet factor in the impact of the Iran conflict on energy costs.

The real inflation rate in the United States is estimated at 3.3% before accounting for the recent surge in gasoline prices. Current Consumer Price Index (CPI) data has yet to factor in the significant impact of the Iran conflict on global energy costs. This underlying stickiness in inflation suggests that the Federal Reserve may be forced to maintain high interest rates for a longer duration than previously anticipated. Rising energy prices, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, are expected to keep inflationary pressures elevated in the coming months. Consequently, this environment is likely to weigh on equity markets while providing support for the US Dollar (DXY) and Treasury yields. Investors remain cautious as geopolitical risks continue to drive market volatility.