New government regulations that came into force this Saturday allow fuel stations to store a larger quantity of liquefied petroleum gas (Gás de Petróleo Liquefeito or GPL) cylinders without requiring additional licensing. The measure aims to reinforce the availability of domestic gas for consumers across the country.
New legislation eases access to gas cylinders
Saturday, 3 October 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
GPL (Gás de Petróleo Liquefeito), known in English as LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), is a common alternative automotive fuel in Portugal. It is often cheaper than standard petrol or diesel, though vehicles must be specifically equipped or converted to run on this fuel source.
