haarlemsdagbladMar 21, 2026, 11:02

War in Iran drives up prices and hits our economy harder than expected: We see a very bad scenario unfolding

The escalating conflict in Iran is significantly impacting the Dutch economy, leading to rising inflation and the threat of economic stagnation. Experts warn that the current situation could be more severe than the historical oil crisis as a worst-case economic scenario begins to unfold.

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

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