Eurozone inflation unexpectedly rose to 1.9% in February 2026, complicating the ECB's disinflation narrative amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East that threaten energy supplies. Core inflation also increased, and service inflation is projected to rise. The situation raises concerns about higher inflation and economic growth due to potential disruptions in energy markets, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)