Chocolate may be the star of Easter, but this year it brings a less sweet surprise: higher prices. And it is not the only one: other costs are also rising. In this episode, we explain what is becoming more expensive and how you can reduce the impact on your wallet.
A sweeter or more bitter Easter? With prices rising, what do consumers think?
Sunday, 5 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.
