THE HAGUE - The average suggested retail price of diesel fuel from major oil companies in the Netherlands has risen above €2.50 per liter for the first time. Due to the war in the Middle East, prices at the pump have been rising sharply for about a week. Gasoline has also become significantly more expensive. ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP netherlands out - belgium out

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