I doubt this has anything to do with inflation and more to do with surge prices that have always happened when there are more riders than drivers in a certain area
Inflation in Rich Countries Hit a 12-Year High in April
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Consumer prices across the rich world rose at the fastest pace in more than 12 years during April, as central bankers try to figure out whether shortages that have emerged as the global economy reopens will prove transitory or have long-lasting consequences.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Wednesday said consumer prices in its 36 members, which are mostly rich countries, were 3.3% higher than in April 2020. That was the largest increase since October 2008.
Across the Group of 20 leading economies, which account for about four-fifths of global economic activity, the annual rate of inflation rose to 3.8% from 3.1% in March, reaching its highest level in over a year.
The jump in some prices over recent months has unsettled investors used to a long period of sluggish inflation. In the U.S. those concerns have been compounded by the
Biden administration’s fiscal stimulus package, which is unmatched in any other part of the world economy.
“Market worries surrounding high and accelerating inflation stem from the risk that pent-up demand, strong fiscal stimulus and the Fed’s commitment to keep policy rates on hold will cause overheating,” said Moody’s Investors Service in a note on the inflation outlook.
Inflation in Rich Countries Hit a 12-Year High in April