Gasoline prices in the Netherlands have reached a record high of 2.668 euros per liter due to rising global oil prices. Consumers are facing potential further increases as various market participants seek to capitalize on the current energy market conditions.
Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats have agreed to display all mandatory service fees upfront following pressure from the Dutch Consumers Association regarding hidden costs and misleading discounts. To compensate customers for past issues, both companies will issue discount vouchers worth between 5 and 30 euros.
PostNL is seeking 80 million euros in government compensation for 2025 due to the high costs of fulfilling legal mail delivery obligations. The company contends that current regulations are outdated and is urging the government to expedite a new postal law to address declining mail volumes.
Ahold Delhaize proactively took the websites and apps for Albert Heijn and Etos offline after detecting suspicious server activity, acting in under fifteen minutes. Although the move caused temporary disruptions, cybersecurity experts have commended the company for its rapid and effective response to the potential cyberattack.
Dutch retailers such as Coolblue and Bol.com have suspended the sale of Ledger cryptowallets after criminals tampered with the devices by installing hidden chips to steal cryptocurrency. Although manufacturers confirm the tampering happened after production, retailers are taking precautionary measures to protect customers, even in the absence of local incident reports.
Jumbo is recalling its pulled chicken product because it may contain raw poultry, which carries a risk of salmonella or campylobacter infection. Customers can return the product to any Jumbo store for a full refund without needing a receipt.
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