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Canada's Inflation Jumps to 2.4% in March — And Your Grocery and Gas Bills Show It

Canada's annual inflation rate climbed to 2.4% in March 2026 , up sharply from 1.8% in February, according to Statistics Canada data released Monday. The jump was driven almost entirely by soaring energy prices tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict and its disruption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz — and Canadians felt it directly at the gas pump and grocery store. Headline CPI (March) 2.4% ▲ Up from 1.8% in February Gasoline (monthly) +21.2% Largest monthly jump on record Grocery prices (year/year) +4.4% Up from 4.1% in February Core CPI (ex-gas) 2.2% Milder than expected Gas was the main culprit Gasoline prices surged a record 21.2% month over month in March — the largest single-month jump ever recorded in Canada — as the U.S.-Iran conflict choked off roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz. On a year-...

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Khamenei Warns of Severe Repercussions for US and Israel

 


In a recent address, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel, stating that they would face a "crushing response" for their actions against Iran. This declaration comes amid escalating tensions in the region following a series of confrontations.

Khamenei's remarks were made during a speech to students in Tehran, where he emphasized that both the US and Israel would undoubtedly receive a severe retaliation for their actions against Iran and its allies. The Supreme Leader's comments were in response to recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military bases, which were themselves a reaction to an Iranian missile attack on Israel.

The situation has heightened fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East, with both sides exchanging threats and military actions. Khamenei's speech highlighted the resolve of Iran and its allied groups, including Hezbollah and Hamas, to respond forcefully to any aggression.

As the region braces for potential further escalations, the international community watches closely, hoping to avoid a full-scale conflict that could have far-reaching consequences.

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