Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices

Europe’s inflation rate rose to 2.5% in March, according to official figures released Tuesday, as the Iran war sent energy prices sharply higher

March 31, 2026Updated: March 31, 2026

By DAVID McHUGH

Russian ship carrying 730,000 barrels of oil arrives in Cuba, the first such shipment following the US energy blockade

Horror and fear in West Bank as Israel approves hanging Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis

Spice maker McCormick is combining with Unilever's food division

Spice maker McCormick to combine with Unilever's food division, creating food company with annual revenue of $20 billion