Dutch inflation climbs sharply to 3.5%, driven by energy costs - DutchNews.nl

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The Dutch annual rate of inflation rose to 3.5% in May, up from 2.8% in April, according to a preliminary estimate from national statistics agency CBS. It is the highest rate so far this year.Energy, including motor fuels, was the main driver, with prices 9.9% higher than a year earlier, up from 7.9