The Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, reacted on Monday to criticisms from the PS leader, stating that the Government is not profiting from the fuel crisis. The minister criticized the socialist's statements, who accused the Executive of "lying" regarding revenues from fuels.
The exchange of accusations between the Government and the PS comes in the context of the debate about the impact of fuel prices on the Portuguese economy. The socialist leader argued that the Executive would be financially benefiting from the situation, something Maria da Graça Carvalho categorically rejected.
The Minister of Environment and Energy thus defended the Executive's position, arguing that the measures adopted by the Government aim to protect consumers and not generate profits for the State. Maria da Graça Carvalho's defense comes at a time when the opposition has been pressuring the Executive over the management of energy prices.
