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Social Security’s COLA could rise in 2027, boosted by war impact and inflation

MarketWatch · May 12, 2026, 2:54 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Surging gasoline and energy prices, as well as the cost of groceries, have pushed the forecast for the cost-of-living adjustment higher.

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Social Security’s COLA could rise in 2027, boosted by war impact and inflation

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