From flights to fuel bills: Middle East conflict sends prices in Czechia soaring

Airfares have spiked and gas prices are climbing, but economists say the impact on mortgages and the broader Czech economy may still be limited – for now.

Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas

Written by Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas Published on 04.03.2026 15:05:00 (updated on 04.03.2026) Reading time: 3 minutes

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Illustrative image/Natural gas tanker. Shutterstock by Aerial-motion
Illustrative image/Natural gas tanker. Shutterstock by Aerial-motion

The escalating conflict involving Iran is already pushing up airfares and gas prices. But does it pose a serious threat to the Czech economy or is this just another short-lived market shock?

Czech economists are divided. Some warn that Europe’s energy vulnerability could translate into higher inflation and frozen mortgage rates. Others argue that, for now, the impact remains limited and far from a Covid-level crisis. Here’s how the risks break down.

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