A new report from the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB) indicates approximately 300,000 Dutch households are facing disproportionately high impacts from the current energy crisis. Low-income families could experience a purchasing power loss of up to 6 percent, while those with moderate incomes may see a decline of 4 percent. The hardest-hit are those with low incomes and high energy consumption, particularly those living in poorly insulated homes or relying heavily on vehicle transport. While the average Dutch citizen is expected to see a purchasing power loss of less than 1 percent this and next year, the crisis’s duration—linked to the situation in the Gulf—remains a key factor. Recent oil and gas price decreases following an Iran-US agreement offer some relief, but effects will linger. The Dutch government opted against broad fuel tax cuts, instead focusing on targeted measures like expanded commuting allowances and reduced vehicle taxes for businesses. The CPB supports this approach, arguing that blanket tax reductions would be inefficient and costly.