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Fuel prices soar in Coimbra and leave drivers in shock: "It's unbearable"Photo by dicasportugalblog on Pexels
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Fuel prices soar in Coimbra and leave drivers in shock: "It's unbearable"

Notícias de Coimbra7 September 2026 at 09:00

Fuel prices are already updated at gas stations in Coimbra and this Monday morning, September 7, is leaving drivers in shock. The price increase has led many drivers to express their dissatisfaction with the values charged. One driver stated that the situation is "unbearable," reflecting the sentiment of many users of the fuel stations in the city. The article addresses the impact of these increases on consumers' wallets and the surprise of drivers facing the new values recorded at gas stations in Coimbra.

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