Economy
Prices, jobs, taxes and business in Belgium.
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Economy
Cheap parcel declarations from outside EU fall 65 percent after Belgian 3 euro tax
Belgian customs say declarations for cheap non-EU parcels fell 65 percent from July to September 2026, mainly because of the 3 euro parcel tax, which has raised about 364.4 million euro.
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Economy
Gas price tops 100 euro per MWh for first time since 2022, diesel hits record
European gas prices rose above 100 euro per megawatt hour for the first time since 2022, while maximum diesel prices in Belgium reach a record 2.51 euro per litre from Thursday.
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Economy
Gas hits record 97 euros per MWh as suppliers offer fixed-price deals until 31 October
Wholesale gas reached 97 euros per megawatt-hour on Monday 26 October, and consumers in Flanders and Wallonia can still lock in fixed prices until at least 31 October, according to RTBF Info.
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Economy
Nearly 3 in 10 machines in Belgian factories are idle, NBB data show
Capacity utilisation in Belgian manufacturing has dropped to 73.1%, the lowest since April 2020, raising fears of job losses as sector federations call for measures on high costs.
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Economy
Tax withholding, vaccines, burials and driving bans: what changes in Belgium on 1 November
From 1 November 2026, lower withholding tax may raise net pay, Wallonia-Brussels changes infant vaccinations, Wallonia reforms burials and vehicles driven during a ban are confiscated.
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Economy
Diesel hits record 2.51 euros per litre as petrol drops below 2 euros
The maximum pump price for diesel in Belgium rises to a record 2.51 euros per litre on Wednesday 28 October, while petrol falls below 2 euros.
