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Smaller energy retailers are increasingly opting for shorter contracts to mitigate risks associated with geopolitical instability, such as the conflict in Iran, according to insights from the comparison service Manie.
Portugal held 1.56 million tonnes of petroleum reserves in the final quarter of last year, with the government announcing plans to release 10% of these strategic stocks to help stabilize fuel prices amid global supply concerns.
The EDP Energia Solidária initiative is providing support to 13 different environmental projects across Portugal.
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In the second half of last year, natural gas prices in Portugal increased by 3% for families but fell by 10% for companies, reveals the latest bulletin from the energy regulator.
Despite a 7% decrease in electricity costs for families, taxes still represent 34% of the total price.
Portugal recorded the second highest price for domestic gas when adjusted for purchasing power standards during the second half of 2025.
13kg butane gas cylinder reaches 39 euros in April, the highest price ever recorded.
Gone are the days when stamps and envelopes dominated CTT counters. The company continues to diversify its business and has just signed a commercial partnership with EDP to start offering energy deals across its vast network of stores and post offices almost everywhere.
This expectation comes from energy market expert Ricardo Marques. Additionally, Donald Trump guarantees that Iran will suspend its nuclear programme indefinitely.
The recent escalation in fuel prices — already above two euros per litre at many stations — does not occur in a vacuum. It results from an adverse international context, marked by geopolitical tensions, constraints in global supply chains and an ongoing energy transition that is far from linear. Price volatility...
A guide on how to verify the actual source of your electricity supply to confirm if it is truly 100% renewable.
The forecast comes from the National Association of Fuel Retailers. Furthermore, the president of Redes Energéticas Nacionais rules out, for now, any energy supply problems due to the war in Iran.
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Regulated electricity prices will increase by an average of 1% next year, according to a statement from the Energy Services Regulatory Authority (ERSE) shared this Monday. The regulator's decision aligns with a proposal made last October, which had already suggested an average price increase of 1%.
