The Secretary-General of PS, José Luís Carneiro, accused the Chega party of trying to deceive the Portuguese regarding the fuel price issue. The accusation comes in the context of a political debate about what fiscal measures should be taken to ease fuel costs for consumers.
Carneiro guaranteed that it was the socialists who first suggested a reduction in VAT on fuels. This statement comes as a response to criticism that PS opposed tax reduction measures in this area.
The PS leader's position aims to counter Chega's narrative, which has been criticizing the absence of tax cuts on fuels. The populist right party has used this issue as a political argument against the government and PS.
The fuel debate has been one of the most debated issues in Portuguese politics, with various parties presenting different proposals on taxation and family support in the face of rising prices.
