Average retail price of petrol and diesel falls by 0.5% and 1.0%
According to Epcol, in the last quarter of 2025 the tax burden accounted for 56.5% of the average retail price of 95‑octane petrol, 51.4% of the price of road diesel and 39.0% for autogas.
Traditional cuisine sacrificed for more profitable alternatives
The restaurant sector in Portugal is experiencing difficulties. Several factors are contributing: rising costs of raw materials, a shortage of labour, a heavy tax burden and a decline in Portuguese purchasing power.
