The Dutch government has officially begun implementing a national\nfuel crisis plan on Monday local time. This emergency measure follows\nthreats of fuel shortages looming over the world as a direct impact of\nthe outbreak of the United States (US) war against Iran.<\/p>\n
Citing a report from Dutch Today, Dutch officials are now in the\n\u201calert\u201d phase and are beginning to prepare for the worst-case scenario\nif the oil supply shortage worsens. The government is starting intensive\ndiscussions with the largest fossil fuel users, from transportation to\nagriculture industries, and closely monitoring international fuel\nreserves.<\/p>\n
ING economist Rico Luman told local broadcasters that the current\nsituation is highly concerning due to the world\u2019s continuously depleting\noil stocks. \u201cOil reserves are increasingly shrinking and the Middle East\nis no longer sending supplies. In this condition, you have to look for\nalternatives, and that won\u2019t be easy because the whole world is looking\nfor the same thing,\u201d Luman said on Tuesday (21\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n
Based on data from the Dutch national petrol price index as of 20\nApril 2026, the price of Euro 95 petrol has now reached \u20ac2.521 (Rp\n50,924), while diesel is priced at \u20ac2.516 (Rp 50,823). For other fuel\ntypes, LPG is recorded at \u20ac1.339 (Rp 27,047), special petrol (Benzine)\nat \u20ac2.708 (Rp 54,701), special diesel (Diesel) at \u20ac2.606 (Rp 52,641),\nand Super Plus petrol exceeding \u20ac2.714 (Rp 54,822).<\/p>\n
Although this government policy has not yet directly impacted the\ngeneral public, the next stages are certain to affect citizens\u2019\nactivities. The government has prepared extreme fuel usage restriction\nschemes, such as enforcing car-free Sundays, lowering vehicle speed\nlimits, and banning home delivery services.<\/p>\n
The European Commission has also stated that the work-from-home (WFH)\nscheme is the primary option to save energy. Authorities recommend that\ncompanies immediately implement at least one day of working from home\nper week for their employees.<\/p>\n
Citing a report from media outlet NRC, the second phase of this plan\nwill involve issuing warnings about the impending fuel crisis.\nMeanwhile, the third phase is the alarm phase, and the fourth phase\nmeans the energy crisis is real with shortages that can no longer be\ncovered.<\/p>\n
If it enters the fourth phase, the Dutch government may implement\nextraordinary policies, including export restrictions. This step will be\ntaken together with other European Union countries and nations that are\nmembers of the International Energy Agency (IEA).<\/p>\n
Several sources in The Hague have leaked that the government is also\nconsidering increasing tax-free travel allowances. In addition, there\nare plans to reduce road tax for delivery vans, as well as the\nestablishment of a special fund to help poor households pay their energy\nbills.<\/p>\n
Despite the soaring fuel prices, internal observers estimate that the\nNetherlands will not cut fuel taxes to offset the price increase, unlike\npolicies taken by many other European Union countries.<\/p>\n
Last week, the government\u2019s macroeconomic think tank (CPB) also\nwarned against using expensive generic measures. The CPB advises the\nDutch government to opt for quick and targeted support to those most in\nneed due to the crisis.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/this-country-activates-fuel-emergency-prices-exceed-rp-50-000-1776772278", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }