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Carregal do Sal firefighters alert: diesel price increase may represent an additional 28 thousand euros per year

Diário de Viseu4 September 2026 at 17:30

The firefighters of Carregal do Sal issued an alert about the impact of the diesel price increase on their operations. The association responsible states that this rise may represent an additional cost of 28 thousand euros per year for the firefighters. This value represents a significant burden on the already limited budget of this fire brigade. The association warned about the financial difficulties this situation may create in maintaining operations and emergency services provided to the community. The firefighters made an appeal to the Government to implement support measures that ensure the financial sustainability of these entities, essential for the protection of the local population.

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