AMSTERDAM, April 18 (Reuters) - The Dutch government will activate the first phase of an energy crisis plan on Monday, Dutch news agency ANP reported on Saturday, citing government sources. It is the
Dutch Government Activates First Stage of Energy Crisis Plan to Monitor Fuel Markets
Netherlands Initiates Energy Crisis Protocol Amid Market Distortions
AMSTERDAM, April 18 (Reuters) - The Dutch government will activate the first phase of an energy crisis plan on Monday, Dutch news agency ANP reported on Saturday, citing government sources.
Background: Origins of the Energy Crisis Plan
It is the first time the government will have activated the plan, which was designed during the energy crisis triggered by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Government Response and Availability
The government was not immediately available for comment.
Implications of Stage One Activation
Activation of the first stage means fuel markets are distorted, without immediate shortages. In this stage, energy markets will be closely monitored, while government and industry prepare for a worse situation.
Monitoring and Preparations
Government and Industry Collaboration
Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Friday said his government would announce measures to compensate people for rising energy costs on Monday. These are expected to include tax breaks for car owners, but not a lowering of fuel taxes.
(Reporting by Bart Meijer. Editing by Mark Potter)
