The Competition Authority admits that the inflationary scenario could trigger 'crisis cartels'. The president recommends direct support measures for families rather than through companies.
Competition authority sees no evidence of oil companies abusing margins, but remains alert to 'crisis cartels'
Wednesday, 29 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.
