Daily Life: Fuel prices news in Portugal

Diesel is also reaching high prices. On Monday, the price stood at 2.104 euros per litre, the highest value since 8 April of this year, when it reached 2.145 euros.

Rising fuel prices have triggered protests across Portugal, including a go-slow march toward the Galp refinery in Sines and a car horn protest on the 25 de Abril bridge. Diesel prices have reached historic highs, leading to significant traffic disruptions on the IC33 road. The government faces mounting pressure as opposition parties and agricultural groups criticize the impact of these costs on the economy.

Update: Government denies profiting from fuel price hikes

Minister of Environment and Energy Maria da Graça Carvalho rejected accusations that the government is profiting from rising fuel costs, noting that VAT revenues are being used to offset tax burdens. The government also announced it will strengthen the sanctioning powers of the Energy Services Regulatory Authority (Entidade Reguladora dos Serviços Energéticos or ERSE) and extend support for gas cylinder purchases through the end of the year.

Drivers in Portugal are facing sharp fuel price hikes starting Monday, with diesel expected to rise by up to 12 cents and petrol by 9.5 cents per litre. Despite government adjustments to the tax discount on petroleum products (Imposto sobre os Produtos Petrolíferos or ISP), prices are reaching record highs.

Update: Historic fuel price increase expected

Forecasts for the week of September 7 to 13 indicate even higher increases, with some reports suggesting diesel could rise by 15 cents and petrol by 12 cents per litre. If these projections hold, average prices may reach approximately 2.17 euros per litre for diesel and 2.14 euros for petrol, leading many drivers to seek cheaper fuel in neighboring Spain.

Fuel prices are forecast to increase during the week of August 17, according to the Automobile Club of Portugal (Automóvel Club de Portugal or ACP). Diesel is expected to rise by 10 cents and gasoline by 9 cents per litre, though these figures remain subject to change based on global market conditions.

Fuel prices are forecast to fall starting Monday, August 10, with diesel and petrol expected to drop below the 2-euro-per-litre mark. The Automobile Club of Portugal (Automóvel Club de Portugal or ACP) projects a decrease of approximately 12 cents per litre, though the government is tempering the final reduction by adjusting the tax relief on the Tax on Petroleum and Energy Products (Imposto sobre os Produtos Petrolíferos e Energéticos or ISP).

Drivers in Portugal can expect a notable decrease in fuel costs starting next week, with forecasts suggesting a drop of approximately 12 cents per litre for diesel and 12.5 cents for petrol. The Automobile Club of Portugal (Automóvel Club de Portugal or ACP) provided these estimates, though officials warn that final prices at the pump may vary by location and could fluctuate based on global crude oil market conditions.

Fuel prices are set to increase for the third consecutive week starting Monday, with diesel and petrol costs nearing two euros per litre. Socialist Party (Partido Socialista or PS) leader José Luís Carneiro criticized the government for profiting from these hikes, arguing that tax revenues are rising at the expense of families while the government rejects proposals for temporary VAT reductions.

Fuel prices in Portugal are set to decrease next week, with diesel expected to fall by approximately 11 cents per litre and petrol by five cents. The government has announced a slight reduction in the discount on the petroleum products tax (Imposto sobre os Produtos Petrolíferos or ISP), which will mitigate the total price drop at the pump. Market experts note that these price trends remain dependent on the stability of international tanker traffic.

Fuel prices are expected to decrease by 12 cents per liter for both diesel and petrol between June 1 and June 7. The estimates, provided by the Automobile Club of Portugal (Automóvel Club de Portugal or ACP) based on data from the Directorate-General for Energy and Geology (Direção-Geral de Energia e Geologia or DGEG), may vary by location and gas station.

Fuel prices in Portugal are expected to change again between May 18 and May 24, with gasoline prices projected to rise by approximately 4 cents per litre. While diesel prices may see a slight decrease of 1 cent, gasoline is expected to become more expensive than diesel, reaching an estimated average of 2.016 euros per litre.

Drivers in Portugal will face higher costs at the pump starting Monday, with diesel prices expected to increase by up to 9.5 cents and petrol by 6 cents per litre. According to the Automobile Club of Portugal (Automóvel Club de Portugal or ACP), the average price for diesel could reach 2.05 euros per litre, while petrol may average 1.99 euros. These forecasts account for recent adjustments to the tax on petroleum products (Imposto sobre os Produtos Petrolíferos or ISP).

Update: Government increases fuel tax discount to mitigate price hikes

In response to the expected price surge, the government has further increased the discount on the ISP. The subsidy for diesel will rise by an additional 1.5 cents, while the petrol subsidy increases by 0.6 cents.

Fuel prices are set to increase significantly starting next week, with diesel rising by approximately 10 cents per litre and 95-octane petrol by 6.5 cents. The government has responded to the expected surge by approving an extraordinary reduction in the tax on petroleum products (Imposto sobre os Produtos Petrolíferos or ISP) to help mitigate the impact on consumers.

Fuel prices in Portugal are expected to increase significantly starting Monday due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East driving up global oil costs. Diesel prices are projected to climb by 9.5 cents per liter, while gasoline is expected to rise by 6 cents, pushing diesel costs back above the 2-euro-per-liter mark.

Fuel prices will shift starting next week, with petrol expected to rise by 2.5 to 3.5 cents per litre. Conversely, diesel prices are set to decrease, with estimates ranging from a 0.9-cent drop to a 4-cent reduction according to the Automóvel Club de Portugal (Automóvel Club de Portugal or ACP). These fluctuations reflect market trends and recent government adjustments to fuel discounts.

Fuel prices are scheduled to rise again this coming Monday across Portugal. Diesel is expected to increase by seven to eight cents per litre, while petrol will see a rise of 2.5 cents per litre.

Fuel prices will rise again on Monday, with diesel increasing by eight cents per litre and petrol by three and a half cents. The increase in diesel will thus exceed 50 cents since the war began, and a 50-litre tank will cost, on average, €26 more than it did a month ago.

Fuel costs in Portugal have risen sharply since the start of the conflict in the Middle East, with diesel prices increasing by 30% and petrol by 14%. A 50-litre tank of diesel now costs approximately 104 euros, up from 80 euros just over a month ago. While the government has extended some tax relief measures, the Bank of Portugal (Banco de Portugal) warns that rising energy costs continue to contribute to economic instability.\n\nUpdate: Diesel prices exceed two euros as sector groups demand support\n\nDiesel prices have risen to 2.232 euros per litre, while petrol prices saw a slight decrease to 1.976 euros. The National Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives (Confagri) and the National Association of Public Road Freight Carriers (ANTRAM) have both criticized recent government support measures as insufficient to offset rising production costs. Retailers also warned of a significant price increase for gas cylinders (garrafas de gás) starting this Wednesday.

Diesel prices in Portugal are set to rise by about €0.19 and petrol by roughly €0.07 next Monday, prompting long queues at filling stations as motorists top up in advance. Consumer group DECO PROteste warned higher fuel costs will ripple through the economy, increasing transport and food prices, while analysts flag fertilizer supply pressures tied to Brent crude and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. The price shock has also prompted political pushback, with some parties demanding an urgent parliamentary debate on relief measures. Drivers and shoppers should expect higher local transport and grocery costs in the coming weeks.

Update: Chega leader calls for VAT return, urgent debate

André Ventura, leader of Chega, challenged the government to “return to taxpayers” the extra VAT (IVA (Imposto sobre o Valor Acrescentado)) revenue generated by the coming fuel-price rise and said his party will ask for an urgent debate in the Assembleia da República next week; he also described the government’s 3.55‑cent ISP (Imposto sobre Produtos Petrolíferos or ISP) discount as insufficient.