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David Pontes argues that a combination of energy conservation and price adjustments is a necessary and responsible strategy to address the current energy crisis.

Latest news and stories about fuel prices in infrastructure in Portugal for expats and residents.
David Pontes argues that a combination of energy conservation and price adjustments is a necessary and responsible strategy to address the current energy crisis.

Galp and Moeve have entered detailed talks to combine their refining operations and filling-station networks, a complex transaction that is likely to be lengthy and closely scrutinised. The Portuguese Communist Party has already criticised the proposed deal and the government will have a role in the approval process, raising political as well as regulatory stakes. The transaction will test Brussels’ evolving approach to competition and regulation in the energy sector, with implications for pricing, investment and market structure in Portugal.

The prices charged to the final consumer may vary depending on the filling station

Passenger transport associations are calling for support.

Passenger transport associations are calling for support.

This is the third consecutive month that fuel prices in the archipelago have recorded a decrease.

The week starts with another rise in fuel prices, with values very close to two euros. This Monday is also marked by the presentation of results from the energy company Galp and Abanca, while the high-speed rail project between Lisbon and Madrid takes another step forward. Registration for...

The headline discusses how the price of oil in Portugal would be significantly higher if it were not for specific economic support or supply arrangements involving China.

At 6 PM, freight transport companies sent a formal letter to the government regarding fuel issues.

The final cost at the pump may vary depending on the service station, the brand, and the location.

The question that truly matters is not the nationality of those who control Sines. It is another: whoever the owner is, do the rules governing price formation change?

Monday is marked by significant increases in fuel prices, new data on mortgage interest rates, the presentation of Ryanair's results, and a court decision in one of the most relevant cases related to the collapse of BES. The agenda is also marked by Luís Montenegro's trip to Rome for a meeting...

The energy company Plenergy has expanded its network by opening a new service station in Penafiel, bringing its total number of stations in Portugal to 16.

Next week, from July 20 to 26, fuel prices will soar, particularly diesel. The price of a litre of diesel is expected to rise by 13.5 cents and petrol by 6.5 cents, according to the Automobile Club of Portugal. Both fuels are getting very close to the two-euro mark. The average price of...

The entity guarantees that “should the data reveal signs of irregular market functioning that justify additional measures, ERSE will act in accordance with its powers and within the current legal framework”

The association of fuel sector companies (Epcol) considered that the minister is asking ERSE for a task that the regulator already fulfills.

Water supply failures continue to affect Almada, with the mayor stating that the problems are concentrated in the municipality's wealthiest parishes. The Government admits to temporarily limiting fuel margins while ordering an investigation into price formation at petrol stations. The Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, remains in the spotlight...

Attacks on refineries in Russia and the Middle East have plunged the global market into a refining crisis. There is oil, but there is less diesel and petrol, warns international agency.

The merger of the downstream portfolios (which include refineries and service stations) of Galp and Moeve, which the Portuguese oil company now expects to close in the second half of the year, does not alarm the Alves Bandeira Group, which even anticipates “opportunities” to add stations and resellers at the end of the operation. Rui Bandeira believes that the State “will have...

The average price of fuel at pumps exceeded the efficient price calculated by ERSE on June 1st, and the situation has remained this way for six weeks, reversing the trend recorded in the first months of the year. Find out about this and other news highlighted in the national press this Monday. Diesel has been more expensive for 42 days than...

This Monday, the INE will take the pulse of the construction and employment sectors. Galp will release its preliminary operational data for the second quarter. Also defining the day are the rise in fuel prices, the meeting of 25 heads of state and government in Paris, and the meeting of foreign ministers.

Público: Prices are rising again and the cost to refuel has been above ERSE values for almost a month and a half. DN: more than 100 people have died by drowning in Portugal in the last seven years.

Home News Fuel prices to be reduced in Portugal region Fuel prices to be reduced in Portugal region Fuel prices in the Azores are dropping in July, with gasoline costing 1. 9 cents less per litre and diesel 10. 4 cents less per litre, according to an order published in the Official Gazette.

Home News Fuel prices will increase Fuel prices will increase During the week of 6 to 12 July, new fuel prices are expected, with diesel and petrol prices remaining unchanged.

At most, each heavy vehicle licensed for public passenger service will receive a monthly subsidy of 420 euros, extended for three months, totalling 1260 euros.

Fuel prices are expected to remain stable next week, with standard 95 petrol costing 1.877 euros per litre and standard diesel 1.769 euros per litre (reference prices).

For the week of 22 to 28 June, the efficient price before taxes is 0.906 euros/litre for simple 95 petrol and 0.956 euros/litre for simple diesel.

Transporters welcome the announced fuel relief, yet remain apprehensive. They highlight that price drops are not felt with the same speed at which they are announced.

Economist Filipe Grilo analyses the impact of the memorandum signed between Iran and the United States on fuel prices.

The reference price for fuels falls again for the week of 15 to 21 June, with diesel recording the largest drop. Petrol falls by 0.1%, according to ERSE calculations.
