Inflation in the Netherlands has jumped to a record high of 17.1 per cent in September, which came as a blow to the Dutch government."It is terrible. It is really extremely high," Xinhua news agency quoted Minister of Finance Sigrid .
Brussels, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) Inflation in 19-country eurozone surged a record 10% in September from a year earlier, up from an annual 9.1% in August, EU statistics agency Eurostat reported.
THE HAGUE, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) Friday's announcement that inflation in the Netherlands climbed to a record high of 17.1 percent in September came as a blow to the country's government.
The Dutch government has announced its plans for a cap on energy bills from January 1, 2023 to protect consumers from rising prices.The announcement came at a time when high energy bills are getting unaffordable for more and more households. .