This is the warning issued by shipowners at the Figueira da Foz fishing port. The war in the Middle East has made refuelling ship engines for sea voyages about 30% more expensive. Consequently, consumers will feel the impact when they go to the fishmonger.
Fuel price increase will be reflected in fish prices
Monday, 16 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.
