The European Commission warned this Tuesday that measures adopted in the European Union to respond to the energy crisis caused by the conflict in the Middle East must not generate inflation or deficits, admitting 'great concern' regarding oil and diesel prices. 'Any measures must not lead to inflation or an increase in the deficit,' the spokesperson warned.
Energy: Brussels warns that support measures must not generate inflation or deficits
Tuesday, 7 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Inflation measures how much general prices rise over time, usually reported year‑on‑year to compare a month with the same month a year earlier. Portugal’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) estimated January inflation at 1.9% year‑on‑year, down 0.3 percentage points from December, which affects rents, wages and everyday purchasing power for residents.
