The Socialist Party accused Chega of helping the Government on the fuel issue, suggesting that André Ventura's party has facilitated the executive's position on this dossier. The social democrats argue that only the executive has the capacity to act immediately on reducing fuel VAT. Brilhante Dias, in statements related to this position, stated that Portuguese people won't hold out until January, referring to the deadline apparently pointed to by the executive for possible tax relief measures. The PS position emerges as criticism of the Government's inaction and the alleged complicity of Chega with the executive in maintaining high fuel prices.
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PS accuses Chega of helping the Government on fuels and argues that VAT reduction cannot wait until January
Público13 September 2026 at 14:54
Why this matters
Portuguese readers are directly affected by fuel prices, and this news shows the ongoing political debate about when and how the government should intervene to reduce the fiscal burden. The PS position counters what appears to be a Chega strategy of supporting the executive, revealing the party dynamics around a measure that impacts the cost of living. This news follows discussions on the supplementary budget and growing pressures for price reductions.
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