What were the impacts of macro‑economic factors (e.g., fuel prices, labor costs, inflation) on the results?

Based on the Business Wire release you provided, U‑Haul Holding Company’s first‑quarter fiscal‑2026 earnings summary includes the following quantitative details:

The release, however, does not contain any specific commentary on how macro‑economic factors such as fuel prices, labor costs, or inflation directly affected those results. Consequently, from the information supplied we cannot identify:

• Whether higher or lower fuel prices altered U‑Haul’s operating costs or rental rates.
  
• How changes in labor wages or availability impacted staffing expenses or productivity.
  
• What role inflation (e.g., in vehicle acquisition costs, insurance premiums, or other inputs) played in shaping earnings.

In the absence of explicit statements in the news item, any analysis of macro‑economic impacts would be speculative. If you need a detailed assessment of those factors, you may need to consult:

1. The full earnings press release or the company’s Form 10‑Q/10‑K filing for the quarter, which typically contains a “Management Discussion and Analysis” (MD&A) section discussing economic conditions.
   
2. Analyst commentary or earnings call transcripts where executives often address the influence of fuel, labor and inflation on performance.
   

Bottom line: The excerpt you provided reports the change in net earnings and earnings per share but does not disclose how macro‑economic variables such as fuel prices, labor costs, or inflation contributed to those results. Further documentation from U‑Haul’s complete earnings release or regulatory filings would be required to answer that portion of the question.