Chega presented a bill in Parliament proposing the temporary reduction of VAT on road fuels from 23% to 13%, covering gasoline, diesel and other liquid fuels. The measure is in effect for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal, and the Government must evaluate the impact of the law six months after it takes effect.
The party led by André Ventura justifies the proposal with the pressure that fuel prices exert on family income and business costs, especially in sectors most dependent on transport. Chega states that the worsening of international energy prices, associated with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, has contributed to volatility in oil markets.
The party argues that the tax burden in Portugal is high, since VAT also applies to the tax on petroleum and energy products (ISP), representing "close to half of the final price" of fuels. Chega also mentions that countries like Spain and Italy have already implemented similar temporary tax reduction mechanisms.
In addition to the VAT reduction, Chega recommends to the Government the elimination of tolls on the 25 de Abril and Vasco da Gama bridges, considering them essential for mobility between the South Bank and Lisbon. The party calculates that, considering 22 working days and a daily crossing, the annual cost per vehicle is 594 euros on the 25 de Abril Bridge and 897.60 euros on the Vasco da Gama Bridge, and calls for negotiation with Lusoponte and the definition of a sustainable public financing model.
