Iran Conflict Fuels Eurozone Inflation

Eurozone inflation rose to 3.2% in May 2023, matching forecasts but exceeding ECB's 2% target.
Energy prices surged 10.9% in May, driven by oil and gas costs linked to the Iran conflict.
Services inflation reached 3.5% in May, while food, alcohol, and tobacco prices fell to 2%.
Germany's inflation dropped to 2.7%, France's rose to 2.8%, and Greece/Lithuania exceeded 5%.
Pre-Iran conflict, inflation was below 2%, showing energy shocks reshaped monetary policy.
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