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Prices continue to rise, but not to 2022 record levels

Prices continue to rise, but not to 2022 record levels

Inflation in the Netherlands is rising due to the conflict in the Middle East, though it is not expected to reach the record levels seen in 2022. Olaf Sleijpen, President of De Nederlandsche Bank, stated that while prices are increasing, the situation is less severe than the peak two years ago.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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