# Inflation squeezes households as Lebanon’s economic crisis persists

https://mins.news/en/item/106241

- France 24, 2026-10-19 12:18 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/focus/20261019-inflation-squeezes-households-as-lebanon-s-economic-crisis-persists

> Lebanon’s economic crisis has continued since 2019, and renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah derailed last year’s fragile recovery. The World Bank forecasts a 6.4% contraction this year and inflation of about 17.5%. A widening divide is evident among households, businesses and consumer habits.

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