Between 5 October and 11 October 2026, diesel prices are forecast to drop by 3 cents and gasoline by 3.5 cents per litre. Following these decreases, the average price for diesel is expected to be €2.15 per litre and gasoline €2.061 per litre.
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New rules for licensing and inspecting fuel storage and supply stations take effect today, October 3rd, 2026. The legislation exempts storage parks for bottled LPG gas with a capacity of up to 1,560 cubic meters from licensing, provided safety rules are met, and simplifies administrative procedures for facility changes that do not increase risk.
A study by the University of Porto's Faculty of Economics highlights that public funding for the National Network of Integrated Continuing Care (RNCCI) consistently falls below actual operational costs. The deficit per user per day in 2025 reached up to 17.61 euros in long-term units, and projections for 2026 suggest this gap will continue to widen due to rising personnel costs and inflation.
The company operating medical emergency helicopters reports an 80% increase in aviation fuel costs since July 2025 and a 35% increase in monthly flight hours, leading it to request state subsidies. The company notes that their current multi-year contract lacks price-adjustment mechanisms to cover these unforeseen cost increases, which currently affect both flight operations and support logistics.