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Consumers buy less fuel due to high diesel and petrol prices

Consumers buy less fuel due to high diesel and petrol prices

According to ABN AMRO, fuel consumption in the Netherlands dropped by 12 percent between March and July compared to the same period last year. This decline is attributed to the significant increase in petrol and diesel prices, leading consumers to refuel less frequently.

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