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Back to school. Families notice price increases in school supplies

RTP Notícias10 September 2026 at 20:50

Portuguese families are facing a back-to-school season with higher prices for school supplies. Backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and pens are some of the items that have seen price increases, making the school supply list more expensive this year.

The length of the supply list required by schools contributes to the final bill being significantly high. Parents are feeling the impact of these increased costs on the family budget.

This phenomenon arises in a challenging economic context for families, who see the cost of school supplies increase compared to previous years.

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