16:00 — DECO: biggest rise in the food basket
DECO reports the largest increase in the cost of a typical food basket, indicating a significant rise in grocery prices.
“Most expensive ever”: Food basket price reaches four-year high
Portuguese families are feeling the squeeze at the checkout like never before. According to consumer watchdog DECO PROteste, the basic food basket has surged to €249.09 in Portugal, the highest The post “Most expensive ever”: Food basket price reaches four-year high appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Rents, holidays, jewellery, meat, coffee, restaurants: here are some of the biggest drivers of inflation in Portugal
A rundown of the goods and services that have seen the largest price increases in Portugal — including rents, holiday costs, jewellery, meat, coffee and restaurant prices.
Inflation down to 2.3% in 2025 as fall in energy offsets rise in food prices
According to INE, the stability of inflation in 2025 was mainly due to lower energy prices and a slowdown in core inflation.
Food prices rise by an average of 4.3% in 2025
The FAO food price index, which measures the monthly movement of a basket of traded products, stood at 124.3 points in December, 2.3% lower than in the previous month.
Food prices rise by an average of 4.3% in 2025, says FAO
Global food prices recorded an average increase of 4.3% in 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced today.
Prepare for changes to poultry, pork, beef, sugar, cheese, rice, honey, maize, sweetcorn, milk powder, etc.
EU countries provisionally approved on Friday the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur (Southern Common Market) - it is the largest trade deal ever signed by Brussels in terms of tariff reductions. This will affect our lives, but it is creating controversy in some countries, notably France.
Ahead of signing a Mercosur deal, von der Leyen offers €293.7 billion to EU farmers
EU farmers will have at their disposal €293.7 billion reserved in the next multiannual financial framework 2028–2034, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen assured on Tuesday. In a letter sent to Cypriot Prime Minister Nikos Christodoulides, who holds the six-month presidency of the EU Council, and ...
Bread is expected to increase by an average of two euro cents as of 1 January 2026
2026, as always, brings the customary price increases for goods and services.
What is rising in price in Portugal in 2026?
Home News What is rising in price in Portugal in 2026? What is rising in price in Portugal in 2026? From property tax rates to the cost of essential foods and services – see what is rising in price in Portugal in 2026.
From eggs to tolls: which prices will rise in 2026?
Tolls and public transport fares will be more expensive. Eggs and meat will undergo further rises. Incomes and pensions are set to increase. We tally up the costs for 2026. Alexandra Machado is the guest.
Large, premium cod is the favourite in Madeira
It is more expensive, but sellers believe customers want quality and so demand remained strong.
Egg prices almost double
Home News Egg prices almost double Egg prices almost double The price of eggs has almost doubled in just three years. By TPN, in News, Business, Portugal · 24 Dec 2025, 10:06 · 0 Comments The price of half a dozen eggs rose 87% between December 2022 and December 2025, from €1. 14 to €2.
Which products have increased in price most in Portugal?
Home News Which products have increased in price most in Portugal? Which products have increased in price most in Portugal? The price of the basic food basket has reached its highest value since 2022 and now costs €246.
More expensive Christmas: cod and turkey prices soar
The traditional Christmas dinner will cost Portuguese households more this year.
Cod for Christmas is more expensive: price per kilo has surged by three euros in a year
According to Deco Proteste, one kilo of large cod currently costs 16.87 euros, which means it has increased by 21% over the last 12 months, or an additional 2.92 euros per kilo.
Outbreaks of avian influenza push up egg prices
Since the beginning of the year, 49 outbreaks have been detected in eight districts of the country.
INE confirms slowdown of inflation to 2.2% in November
The National Institute of Statistics (INE) confirmed this Friday that the year-on-year inflation rate was 2.2% in November, down 0.1 percentage points from October. This marks the third consecutive month of relief in consumer prices, primarily attributed to the slowdown in inflation for food products.
"There is no other remedy". Continente will raise prices in 2026
The spokesperson for the distribution companies (APED) had already warned days ago that the increase in food basket prices next year “is inevitable”, with Gonçalo Lobo Xavier describing “enormous pressure from the value chain” on products such as meat, fish, fruits and vegetables, cocoa, or coffee.
Everything is connected
There has been an increase of more than 10 euros in the food basket.
Inflation rate slows to 2.2% in November. Food prices explain the easing of inflation
The year-on-year inflation rate eased to 2.2% in November, 0.1 percentage points lower than the change in October, according to the quick estimate released this Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INE). This marks the third consecutive month of relief in consumer prices, primarily attributed to the slowdown in inflation for food products.
