The Environment Minister, Maria da Graça Carvalho, rejected accusations that the Government would be profiting from the fuel crisis. The statement was made during a press conference.
The minister's response came in reaction to criticism from José Luís Carneiro, who accused the Executive of taking advantage of the increase in fuel prices.
According to Maria da Graça Carvalho, the Government is not financially benefiting from the crisis situation affecting fuel prices.
The exchange of accusations between the Executive and the opposition marks another moment of political tension surrounding the management of energy and fuel prices in Portugal.
