Inflation across global commodity markets is accelerating rapidly, with the Bloomberg Commodity Index climbing to 141 points - its highest level since February 2013. This was reported by Dengi.ua, referencing a blog post by Roman Komyza, economist and Chairman of the Board of the Center for Economic Integration and Sustainable Development.
The Bloomberg Commodity Index tracks 25 exchange-traded futures contracts across the energy, metallurgy, and agriculture sectors. According to Komyza, the most significant price spikes have occurred in energy (up 39%), followed by agriculture (27%), precious metals (16%), and industrial metals (13%).
The economist notes that the index has surged 28% since the start of 2026, officially surpassing the 140-point peak recorded during the 2022 energy crisis. This shift marks the first annual price increase for commodity markets in four years.
"If oil prices are not stabilized within the next few months, the resulting inflationary shock will deliver a devastating blow to the entire global economy," Roman Komyza emphasized.
According to the expert, the primary catalyst for this inflationary surge is the war with Iran and the profound uncertainty regarding its resolution.