Fuel prices are set to drop slightly next week following two weeks of sharp increases in diesel and petrol. According to the Automobile Club of Portugal (ACP), which consulted industry sources, diesel will fall by between half a cent and one cent, while petrol will decrease by 2.5 cents on Monday, March 30. If this holds, the average price of simple diesel will settle between 2.055 and 2.06 euros per litre, while the average price of simple 95 petrol will drop to 1.904 euros per litre. Prices are showing signs of slowing, but potential fluctuations in crude oil prices on financial markets due to tensions in the Middle East could still change the outlook this Friday. Data from the Directorate-General for Energy and Geology (DGEG) indicates that current prices are 2.065 euros and 1.929 euros, respectively. Meanwhile, the Zero association is calling for the Lisbon Metro to open at 05:30 due to rising fuel costs, and the fuel price hike has caused 1,500 ride-hailing vehicles (TVDE) to stop operating this month in Lisbon and Porto. The government has approved a new reduction in the ISP fuel tax for Monday.