Belgium is offering a bit of relief to residents grappling with high energy costs through one-off payments of €100 ($112). In addition, the government agreed on Tuesday to temporarily reduce the value-added tax (VAT) rate on electricity, the Belga news agency reported. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo called the measures a “purchasing power booster,” Belga reported. Specifically, the VAT on electricity will be reduced from 21% to 6% from March until the end of June, and all residents will receive a one-time €100 payment to go toward their electricity bill, Belga reported. In addition, a specia…