nuSep 16, 2026, 08:30

Dutch petrol price hits record high after drone attack in Saudi Arabia

Petrol prices in the Netherlands have hit a record high of 2.726 euros per liter due to a drone attack on a critical Saudi Arabian oil pipeline. The resulting supply chain disruption, coupled with broader regional conflicts affecting oil transit, has driven fuel costs up across the country and the surrounding region.

The price of petrol in the Netherlands has reached a record high of 2.726 euros per liter following a drone attack on a major oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia. The 1,200-kilometer East-West pipeline, which transports oil from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea, was forced to close last week after being targeted by drones linked to an Iranian militia. Repairs are expected to take several weeks, contributing to rising oil and fuel costs globally.

Diesel prices have also increased, though they remain slightly below the record high seen in April. The conflict in the region, including the blocked Strait of Hormuz, has put sustained upward pressure on global oil prices for months. Neighboring countries like Germany are experiencing similar trends, with fuel prices there reaching historic peaks as well, although the average advised price for petrol and diesel in Germany currently remains lower than the rates seen at Dutch pumps.

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

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