Prolonged drought conditions and resulting restrictions on waterway traffic and irrigation are causing significant economic damage in the Netherlands. Research indicates that a similar dry summer in 2018 resulted in at least 900 million euros in losses. The agricultural sector and transportation industries were particularly hard hit during that period. Current closures and prohibitions are expected to generate hundreds of millions in further economic setbacks. Experts suggest that Dutch consumers may ultimately bear the cost of these damages through increased prices. The central argument is that the financial burden of drought-related issues will fall on the average Dutch citizen. This raises questions about infrastructure preparedness and climate change adaptation strategies.