Petrol prices rose by about seven cents per litre this Monday, while diesel increased by 20 cents, driven by the varying impacts that the conflict in the Persian Gulf has caused on the oil market.
Diesel sees historic surge: why is diesel rising much more than petrol?
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Joaquim Miranda Sarmento is Portugal’s Finance Minister who gave a hearing before the Budget, Finance and Public Administration Committee about fiscal measures affecting housing. His remarks matter to expats because finance ministry decisions — like exemptions and public guarantees for young homebuyers — influence the property market, taxes and programmes that can affect housing affordability.
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- Diesel sees historic surge: why is diesel rising much more than petrol?9:20pm, 9 Mar 2026 • Expresso
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