Import prices in the U.S. rose 1.3% in February 2026, the largest monthly increase since March 2022, driven by fuel costs, supply chain shifts, and geopolitical uncertainty from the ongoing war. This surge is expected to push inflation higher, with CPI projected to average 4.3% in Q2, imp
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