Inflation in France jumps as Iran war hits growth and spending

Insee expects growth of 0.2 percent in both the first and second quarters, down from 0.3 percent previously. At the same time, inflation is forecast to climb above 2 percent in the spring after running at less than 1 percent in February.

TheMiddle Eastconflict, which began on 28 February, pushed oil prices to around $100 a barrel, compared with an average of 63 dollars at the end of 2025. The impact has been quic