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2026-11-06

Higher Shipping Costs Explain ~70% of the Global Inflation Rise Since February 2026, ~40% in Advanced Economies

Higher Shipping Costs Explain ~70% of the Global Inflation Rise Since February 2026, ~40% in Advanced Economies

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IEF decomposition of headline inflation, 150 economies and 34 advanced economies, Feb-Sep 2026 | Shipping costs account for about 70% of the rise since February globally and around 40% in advanced economies

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