January 10, 2023
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Netherlands is in grip of inflation

In 2022, motor fuels were 18.1 per cent more expensive than the year before, while in 2021, the increase was 16.8 per cent…reports Asian Lite News

The Hague, Jan 11 (IANS) The annual inflation rate in the Netherlands was 10 per cent in 2022, the highest since 1975 when the rate was 10.2 per cent as a result of the oil crisis, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) said.

Last year, the price development of energy, such as electricity, gas and district heating, in particular contributed to the high rate. The energy was on average 114 per cent more expensive in 2022 than in 2021. The inflation rate was 2.7 per cent in 2021.

Food and motor fuels also had an impact on inflation. Food was 10.8 per cent more expensive than 12 months previously. In 2021, food prices were still 0.2 per cent lower. The rise in food prices was mainly caused by meat, dairy products, bread and grains, and vegetables.

In 2022, motor fuels were 18.1 per cent more expensive than the year before, while in 2021, the increase was 16.8 per cent, Xinhua news agency reported.

Inflation is expected to decline in the following years. The Dutch central bank DNB projected inflation to decline to 4.9 per cent in 2023.

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