>If the disruption of supply chains is the actual culprit for inflation, shouldn't we observe gradual deflation as they recover? Both China (most importantly)

>If the disruption of supply chains is the actual culprit for inflation, shouldn't we observe gradual deflation as they recover? Both China (most importantly) and Russia (to a lesser extent) have not recovered. China seems to be getting worse with a historic once-in-a-century heatwave and drought that is currently destroying productivity.