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title: "Hawaii faces worsening inflation as global pressures mount"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286989272.md"
description: "Hawaii's cost of living is 25% above the U.S. average, driven by rising housing costs and borrowing rates. Global issues, particularly the Iran conflict, have disrupted oil flows, increasing fuel prices and overall costs. Small businesses are struggling, facing potential closures, prompting calls for local support."
datetime: "2026-05-20T01:55:18.000Z"
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# Hawaii faces worsening inflation as global pressures mount

Local costs climb: Hawaii’s cost of living is about 25% above the U.S. average, with housing costs driving inflation and borrowing rates rising. Global shocks bite: The Iran conflict has disrupted oil flows, lifting global fuel prices and feeding into higher costs for goods and services. Business strain grows: Small businesses face closure amid high costs and uncertainty, with calls for residents to support local enterprises.

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