The Minister of the Environment, Maria Graça Carvalho, responded to José Luís Carneiro, rejecting the criticisms regarding the fuel increases. The government official stated that the Government is not profiting from these increases, denying the accusations that had been made.
Maria Graça Carvalho criticized the political leader, saying that it is important that a political leader does not create disinformation. This response comes following a previous intervention by José Luís Carneiro on the matter.
The minister pointed out as a major novelty that the contribution on gas bottles will remain in effect until the end of the year. This information was presented as an important point in the context of the debate on energy taxation.
The article refers to a political confrontation between the Government and the opposition regarding fuel pricing policy and the taxation associated with energy products in Portugal.



