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"Deception," says Carneiro, "lie," accuses Ventura: who is telling the truth about VAT and fuel?
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"Deception," says Carneiro, "lie," accuses Ventura: who is telling the truth about VAT and fuel?

Expresso13 September 2026 at 22:25

The two main parties engaged in an endless polemic about who advocates more measures to ease the cost of living. António Costa and André Ventura are in conflict over who is defending more measures to support citizens. The question centers on the application of VAT and fuel prices. Both seem to be talking about different instruments, raising doubts about who is actually telling the truth in this political dispute.

Why this matters

This matters to Portuguese readers because it directly concerns the cost of living, specifically fuel prices which affect transportation costs and overall inflation. The debate about fuel taxation and fuel company profits is relevant to every driver and household in Portugal, especially during a period of economic strain.

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