Fuel sales down 7.8%

Research ‘Netherlands most expensive for petrol in Europe, but rise relatively limited’

Petrol prices in Europe have risen sharply recently as a result of the war in the Middle East. In doing so, the Netherlands remains the most expensive country to fill up, but the price increase is relatively lower than in many other European countries.

Fine of 131 euros ‘High fuel prices increase drive-throughs at petrol stations’

More motorists are driving away without paying after filling up due to higher fuel prices. Since the outbreak of war in the Middle East, the number of unpaid refuelling trips has increased by more than a quarter. This is according to Soda, an organisation that goes after defaulters for petrol stations.

'advance notice' Lukoil petrol station in Sliedrecht sees increasing number of drive-throughs and now takes action

The Lukoil filling station on the Deltalaan in Sliedrecht says it is increasingly troubled by drive-throughs as a result of high fuel prices. As a result, consumers who want to fill up there must now report to the shop before filling up.

War Middle East ‘German fuel prices rise, but Netherlands remains sharply more expensive’

Diesel prices in Germany rose to a record average of 2.44 euros per litre over Easter, reports car association ADAC. In the Netherlands, the price is still higher: motorists pay an average of 2.80 euros per litre, about 36 cents more.