The Public Finance Council (CFP) notes that while the government's projected budget surplus is plausible, their analysis is hindered by a lack of transparency and clarity in the data provided by the executive. The council continues to face difficulties in fully assessing several government forecasts due to insufficient information.
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Galp predicts that fuel prices will remain high through the end of 2026 due to European refining capacity, energy transport logistics, and ongoing geopolitical volatility. Regarding electricity, the company confirmed no price changes for its own customers for the rest of 2026, while the energy regulator (ERSE) has proposed a 1.5% increase for regulated market electricity tariffs beginning on 1 January 2027.
The Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) has definitively awarded ground handling licences for the airports in Lisbon, Porto, and Faro to Menzies Aviation (SPdH). The unions representing the workers, who previously expressed concerns over job security due to ongoing legal disputes during the tender process, have welcomed the decision and are now calling for internal stability, investment in equipment, and the conclusion of enterprise agreement negotiations.
The Public Finance Council (CFP) warns that the IRS tax adjustments made through special withholding tables in 2026 result in lower-than-intended tax collection, leading to higher tax bills (acertos) for taxpayers when they file their declarations in 2027.