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Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
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Netherlands Introduces Kilometre-Based Road Tax for Heavy Trucks

A new distance-based road charge for commercial vehicles weighing more than three point five tonnes has taken effect across the Netherlands, increasing transport costs for domestic and international freight operators using Dutch road networks.
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