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ANAREC accuses Government of "making money from fuels" and calls for more border enforcement

SOL11 September 2026 at 14:26

ANAREC, the association representing fuel retailers, accused the Government of using the fiscal burden on fuels to generate revenue. According to the association, the State has been penalizing both consumers and Portuguese fuel stations through this taxation.

The association states that the price of diesel in Portugal can be up to 40 cents more expensive per liter than in Spain. This price difference, ANAREC indicates, is directly related to the fiscal burden imposed by the Portuguese Government.

ANAREC also advocates for the need to intensify enforcement at the border with Spain to stop what it considers to be daily fuel "smuggling." The association believes that the price difference is driving many consumers to purchase fuel in the neighboring country.

Why this matters

Portuguese consumers face significantly higher fuel prices due to the fiscal burden, with differences of up to 40 cents per liter compared to Spain, which directly affects family budgets and the competitiveness of national fuel stations. The association calls for greater enforcement by authorities to contain the cross-border refueling phenomenon, which it considers smuggling.

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