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How does war affect my wallet?
The Middle East war contributes to rising prices by disrupting global supply chains and increasing the cost of oil. This pushes up fuel and energy costs, which then feed into the price of almost everything you buy, from food to manufactured goods, making inflation worse and hitting your pocket directly.
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