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Fuel prices expected to soar next week: find out how much

Diesel prices are projected to rise by 14 cents per liter and gasoline by 10 cents starting next week, according to market sources. These figures do not yet account for the government's tax adjustment (almofada fiscal), but reflect the recent spike in crude oil prices above 90 dollars per barrel following military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Why it mattersIf you drive, you should expect a significant increase in your fuel costs starting Monday, September 7, as the projected price hike is exceptionally high.

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