Event Brief
Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
Summary: Soaring oil prices tied to the Iran war pushed Europe’s inflation to 3% in April.
WHO: Soaring oil prices
WHAT: Europe inflation rose to 3% in April due to oil-price shock
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 7:12 AM ET
WHERE: Europe
WHY: The Iran war spread an oil price shock that raised prices.
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