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Fuel prices: leaders discuss solutions to lower what Trump made rise

European leaders are set to ask the European Commission for new proposals to curb rising energy prices. The issue will be discussed at the summit starting this Thursday, 2026-10-15, alongside negotiations over the EU budget. Ukrainian President Zelensky is scheduled to arrive in Brussels on Friday, 2026-10-16.

Why it mattersWhile no immediate change to your fuel bill is announced, EU-level discussions on energy prices can influence future policy and cost-of-living trends in Portugal.

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