But the current fiscal settings are not the primary cause of the uptick in inflation.
Those calling for government cuts – mostly long-time advocates of smaller government – claim this would lower inflation, and as a consequence reduce interest rates.
In fact, claims that government spending is now a very large share of the economy are exaggerated.
Did you miss the interest rate rise due to inflation before the war?
here’s am analysis from before the war
https://theconversation.com/is-federal-government-spending-really-to-blame-for-higher-inflation-its-not-clear-cut-274961