Eight in 10 Portuguese people express concern about the price of energy, according to a study mentioned in the article. This financial anxiety also affects 77% of the Portuguese population, who fear fuel costs.
The concern over spending on energy and transportation leads more than one third of Europeans to give up important expenses in order to afford these basic needs.
The study reveals that energy costs are a cross-cutting concern in Portugal and across Europe, significantly affecting family budgets and forcing many consumers to make financial sacrifices.
