Dual Shocks Driving the 2021-2022 Inflation Surge
The significant rise in global inflation from 2021 was driven by two major shocks. First, as economies emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread supply chain disruptions led to shortages of key commodities. Second, Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered sharp increases in oil and gas prices, further intensifying inflationary pressures.
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