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Government prepares new support for sectors affected by rising fuel prices
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Government prepares new support for sectors affected by rising fuel prices

Correio da Manhã14 September 2026 at 13:09

The Government is preparing a set of new support measures to address the impact of rising fuel prices on various sectors of Portuguese society.

The sectors that will be covered by these measures include freight transport, firefighters, the social sector, and taxis, sectors that have been particularly affected by the constant increase in fuel prices.

The specific values of the support nor the form in which they will be implemented have not yet been revealed, but it is expected that these measures will be announced shortly to mitigate the economic impact on these essential sectors.

Why this matters

Readers working in transport, taxis or the social sector will directly feel the financial relief from government measures. Firefighters, as an essential service, will also benefit from increased support. This initiative comes as a response to the energy crisis that has been pressuring families and businesses, representing a concrete intervention by the Executive to protect the sectors most vulnerable to price volatility.

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