Brent crude dropped to 96.89 dollars per barrel from the previous close of 103.53 dollars, driven by market caution and the transition of futures contracts from November to December. Despite the drop, crude closed September with gains of over 14%.
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The financial services firm Doutor Finanças highlights three main strategies for homeowners struggling with rising mortgage repayments: renegotiating the loan terms with the current bank, transferring the mortgage to another bank for better conditions, or using savings to pay down the principal balance (amortization). It notes that partial amortization is not always the most effective choice and that banks are not obligated to accept renegotiation requests.
Housing prices rose by 7.9% year-on-year as of September 2026, reaching an average of 3,228 euros per square meter. Price increases were recorded across all 20 analyzed areas, with the highest annual rises in Vila Real (17.8%), Leiria, and Beja.
Electricity tariffs for regulated market customers increase by an average of 2.7% starting Thursday, October 1, 2026. For a household with 3.45 kVA power, the monthly bill increases by 0.95 euros, while a household with 6.9 kVA sees an increase of 2.70 euros. The regulator ERSE attributes the hike to higher electricity acquisition costs driven by rising natural gas prices due to international geopolitical tensions.