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ECB's Lagarde Warns of Inflation Risks from Iran Oil Shock

3/25/2026

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Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, warned that the Iran-oil shock could prompt firms to raise prices quickly.
She recalled the 2022 inflation spike after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, noting the impact endures.
Inflation peaked at 10.6% in October 2022 and fell to 1.9% in February 2026.
Lagarde said monetary policy cannot lower oil prices.
The ECB kept the key rate at 2% at the March 19 meeting.

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Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, warned that the Iran-oil shock could prompt firms to raise prices quickly.
She recalled the 2022 inflation spike after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, noting the impact endures.
Inflation peaked at 10.6% in October 2022 and fell to 1.9% in February 2026.
Lagarde said monetary policy cannot lower oil prices.
The ECB kept the key rate at 2% at the March 19 meeting.