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José Luís Carneiro accuses Chega of trying to deceive Portuguese people about fuel prices
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José Luís Carneiro accuses Chega of trying to deceive Portuguese people about fuel prices

Sábado12 September 2026 at 11:24

José Luís Carneiro accused Chega of trying to deceive the Portuguese regarding fuel prices. This accusation arises in the context of a challenge launched by André Ventura.

On Friday, André Ventura challenged José Luís Carneiro to approve the reduction of VAT on fuels from the current 23% to the intermediate rate of 13%.

José Luís Carneiro responded by refusing the challenge and criticizing Chega's proposal, considering it an attempt to mislead the Portuguese.

Why this matters

This news is relevant to readers because it exposes a political debate about fuel prices, a cost that directly affects the daily lives of Portuguese people. The exchange of accusations between parties about concrete fiscal measures allows citizens to evaluate the proposals of each political force before future legislative decisions.

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