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Spain's Inflation Hits 3.3% Amid Iran Conflict; €5B Relief Package Unveiled
3/28/2026
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- Spain's inflation rose to 3.3% in March 2026, the highest since June 2024, driven by fuel prices amid the Iran conflict, per the Spanish National Institute of Statistics.
- The government unveiled a €5 billion relief package including VAT cuts on fuel.
- Analysts expect inflation to stay above 3% in coming months, with potential supply chain pressures.
- The European Central Bank (ECB) is monitoring eurozone implications.
