The war in Iran has been causing a significant increase in fuel prices in Portugal. In the six months following the start of the conflict, Portugal's diesel bill, the most used fuel on Portuguese roads, became 22% more expensive compared to the previous year. Simultaneously, the cost of gasoline registered a rise of 17%.
This financial impact translates into an extra cost of 1.3 billion euros for Portugal in fuels since the start of the war. Diesel, being the dominant fuel in the road transport sector in Portugal, is the most affected by these price variations.
The article states that fuel prices have risen again this week, continuing the upward trend that has been observed since the start of the conflict. The situation continues to put pressure on Portuguese consumers and businesses that depend on these fuels.
