The secretary-general of the Socialist Party, José Luís Carneiro, today accused the Government of "lying" about fuel tax revenues. The socialist leader stated that the Executive is making money from fuel taxes at the expense of the sacrifices of the Portuguese.
The accusation was directed at the AD Government and the Prime Minister, whom José Luís Carneiro considered to be making false statements on this matter. The socialist contrasted the Executive's positions with his own calculations, although the article appears to be cut off at this point.
This exchange of accusations comes in the context of a broader political debate about fuel taxation in Portugal and its impact on household budgets. PS has been using this issue to criticize the fiscal policy of the Democratic Alliance Executive.
