The war with Iran drove inflation in the United States up to 3.3% year-on-year in March 2026, the highest level in two years, fueled by the largest monthly increase in gasoline prices recorded in six decades, a report from the television network Telemundo showed this Friday.
The journalist Javier Vega documented the direct impact of the conflict on the everyday economy of Americans, with testimonies from consumers describing how their expenses have skyrocketed since the onset of hostilities on February 28 with Operation Epic Fury.
The monthly increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 0.9% in March 2026, compared to the figures from February, according to official data.
Gas prices have reached alarming levels across the country. In Florida, in Miami Beach, a Shell station exceeded $5.39 per gallon, a figure that reflects the widespread increase in fuel costs since the onset of the conflict.
Uriel, a businessman in the transport sector, reported that he used to spend between 135 and 140 dollars a day on diesel for his truck. "Now I need almost 300 and more than double, 350. Yesterday it was around 420, nearly three times more," he noted, illustrating the direct impact that the war is having on businesses that rely on transportation.
In the diplomatic arena, Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran mediated by Pakistan, although the situation in key maritime routes remains uncertain.
The Strait of Hormuz is not open. Access is restricted, which continues to put upward pressure on oil prices and, consequently, the cost of living for Americans.
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