Why fuel prices in the Netherlands have reached record highs

Fuel prices in the Netherlands have reached record levels, putting growing financial pressure on workers who rely on their cars every day. Maternity nurses, delivery drivers and commuters are among those hardest hit as the cost of petrol continues to climb.

This report examines why fuel prices have increased so sharply, from refinery closures and environmental regulations to the lasting effects of the war in Ukraine and attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. It also explores how rising transport costs are affecting low-income households and why more people are choosing bicycles over cars.

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