Portugal's year-on-year inflation reached 3.3% in August, up from 3.0% in July, primarily driven by rising fuel prices. Based on the August consumer price index, residential rents are permitted to increase by up to 2.56% in 2027.
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Former Economy Minister António Costa Silva states that Portuguese households paid 1.3 billion euros more for fuel in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. He highlights a significant price disparity with Spain, noting that diesel in Elvas could be 45 cents more expensive than in Badajoz by Monday, and that gas cylinder prices in Portugal are roughly double those in Spain.
The Socialist Party (PS) proposed that municipalities should receive a share of the profits from renewable energy projects located in their territories. Additionally, the party is calling for a doubling of the share of IRS and IVA tax revenue currently allocated to local governments.
A security vulnerability in older iOS versions is being exploited via WhatsApp to compromise iPhones. While the Portuguese police (PSP) report no confirmed cases in Portugal yet, they have labeled it a relevant threat and emphasize the risk to users who have not updated their devices.