The Russian invasion of Ukraine has all kinds of effects on the Netherlands. Rising energy prices, incoming refugees… and no more sunflower oil? 🌻
Yes, you read that right. The Dutch Food Industry Federation (FNLI) says that Dutch sunflower oil stocks will run out in four to six weeks, reports RTL Nieuws.
Here we go again….
Hoop dat we nog voorraad van 2020 hebben, want veel zonnebloemolie werkt toch redelijk laxerend 😂 #hamsteren pic.twitter.com/fL2zH2ZnZc— Miss Avocadorable 🥑👩🏼💼 (@EigenwijzeTine) March 17, 2022
Dutch sunflower oil comes from Ukraine
About two-thirds of Dutch sunflower oil is sourced from Ukraine. Because the ongoing war has stalled production, the Netherlands is now desperately looking to find a replacement.
How else will the Dutch cuisine survive if not without the sunflower oil that fries up bitterballen, frietjes, and kibbeling?
A problem for the Dutch
Jokes aside, the lack of sunflower oil poses a serious problem for many.
The owner of the snack bistro ‘t Hout in Helmond, Wilco van Seccelen, says that he has to raise the prices for his fries because of sunflower oil scarcity from €2.50 to €3.
The soaring energy prices are also an issue, Van Seccelen tells RTL Nieuws. “Last year around this time I would pay about €1,200 per month. Yesterday I got a bill for about €4,000. That’s not manageable.”
Have you noticed that sunflower oil is hard to get these days? Tell us in the comments!
4 weeks? One day later and all the sunflower is already sold out in all the supermarket’s around the Netherlands
Air fryer sales are going through the roof now🤷♂️