Rising fuel costs threaten social support services

Sunday, 4 October 2026AI summary
Rising fuel costs threaten social support services
Photo: Expresso

Social institutions including the Comunidade Vida e Paz and Refood warn that surging fuel prices are forcing them to consider cutting staff and services. Both organizations report that current government support is insufficient to cover the increased operational costs of their logistics and vehicle fleets, potentially compromising food distribution to vulnerable families.