The Prime Minister stated that the current global system for fixing oil prices, which allows geopolitical disruptions in specific regions to impact costs worldwide, needs to be reviewed. He argues that this mechanism does not serve consumer countries, including Portugal, which imports oil from Brazil and Algeria but remains vulnerable to speculative price volatility in financial markets.
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Water supply was interrupted at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in multiple parishes in the municipality of Braga due to a pipe failure near the Santa Bárbara Clinic. Affected areas include S. Lázaro, Maximinos, Cividade, Ferreiros, Celeirós, Aveleda, Vimieiro, Cabreiros, Sequeira, and Gondizalves, with water service expected to be restored once repairs are completed today.
The basket of 63 essential goods monitored by Deco Proteste increased by 1.34 euros to 255.56 euros between September 30 and October 7. Consumers are paying 13.74 euros more than at the start of the year and 13.42 euros more than a year ago, with whole grains, frozen peas, and tomato pulp recording the sharpest weekly increases.
The monthly reference amount for the Solidarity Supplement for the Elderly (CSI) will increase from 670 to 720 euros, effective 1 January 2027. Current recipients will have their benefits automatically recalculated by Social Security, with no new application required.