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Rising Oil Prices Threaten Inflation, Impacting Social Security COLA

3/12/2026

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Story summary

Oil prices are rising, which could drive inflation.
Mary Johnson (analyst) estimates the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could rise to 1.7% from 1.2%.
The Senior Citizens League forecasts a steady 2.8% COLA.
CPI data shows a 2.4% increase.
Advocates urge using the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly for more accurate adjustments, a change that has not been implemented.

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Story summary

Oil prices are rising, which could drive inflation.
Mary Johnson (analyst) estimates the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could rise to 1.7% from 1.2%.
The Senior Citizens League forecasts a steady 2.8% COLA.
CPI data shows a 2.4% increase.
Advocates urge using the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly for more accurate adjustments, a change that has not been implemented.