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Users hold 'horn protest' on the 25 de Abril Bridge against fuel prices

Members of the 25 de Abril Bridge Users Association are conducting a protest involving continuous honking to demand lower fuel taxes (VAT and ISP), the suspension of bridge tolls, the resignation of the Minister of Environment, and the promotion of remote work. The protest began at 08:00 today, Friday, 2026-09-25, targeting the cost of living and the perceived lack of public transport alternatives.

Why it mattersWhile this protest highlights widespread frustration with fuel costs and infrastructure, it is a demonstration of political and economic demands rather than a systemic change to prices or toll policy you can act on today.

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