Market forecasts indicate an increase in fuel prices for the week starting 3 November 2026. Diesel is expected to rise by four cents per litre, while petrol is expected to increase by two cents per litre.
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Financial expert Carina Meireles highlights that many residents continue to pay for unused services and unnecessary monthly fees. The advice focuses on reviewing recurring direct debits, banking commissions, and existing service contracts to identify potential monthly savings.
Low pensions and rising rental prices are forcing elderly residents, who were previously able to afford market-rate housing, to seek social housing support. In response, some municipalities are beginning to implement specific housing measures for this demographic.
The Socialist Party (PS) intends to propose a reduction in the minimum and maximum limits of the Petroleum Products Tax (ISP), along with a mechanism to redistribute tax revenue generated by inflation exceeding government forecasts.