Fuel prices in Portugal have reached record highs, with diesel and gasoline costs rising significantly since the escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Analysts warn that the situation is straining household budgets, while the Communist Party (Partido Comunista Português or PCP) continues to call for price caps and taxes on large corporate profits.
Fuel prices hit historic highs amid geopolitical tension
Sunday, 20 September 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
António Filipe is a long-serving member of parliament for the PCP (Partido Comunista Português) and a specialist in constitutional law, who has served as a vice-president of the Assembly of the Republic. He was the PCP-backed candidate in the 2026 presidential election.
