EU lowers 2026 growth forecast as rising fuel costs reignite inflation

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21 May 2026 • 5:49 PM MYT
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The European Commission cuts its EU growth forecast for 2026 to 1.1%, with inflation expected to hit 3.1% over the year as prices rise due to the war in Iran.