PS secretary-general José Luís Carneiro has proposed a series of tax relief measures, including zero VAT on essential food and a reduction to 13% on fuel, to combat the rising cost of living and mitigate the economic impacts of ongoing global conflicts.
From zero VAT to fuel tax exemptions, Carneiro's proposals to address the rising cost of living
Friday, 27 March 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.
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Other news coverage of this topic
- PS wants zero VAT on food and a cut to 13% on fuel1:30am, 28 Mar 2026 • Correio da Manhã
- Carneiro presents proposals to alleviate the impacts of the war10:30pm, 27 Mar 2026 • Observador
- José Luís Carneiro presents four proposals to address the rising cost of living10:16pm, 27 Mar 2026 • Correio da Manhã
