Ukraine’s year-end inflation forecast has risen to 9.4% from 7.5% projected in January, while inflation is expected to slow to 6.5% next year and 5% in 2028, National Bank Council member Vasyl Furman said on May 13. According to the expert, the key driver of rising inflation is the war in the Middle East. Fuel prices affect everything, he said, adding that the United States is facing a similar inflation trend despite being an energy exporter rather than an importer. [...]