The rise in fuel prices is increasing pressure on the Portuguese government to reduce the tax burden on these products. The economic situation and the impact on consumers have been generating public debate about possible support measures.
The Environment minister, when asked about a potential VAT reduction to 6%, referred the decision to the prime minister and finance minister, not directly assuming that competence.
The Socialist Party (PS) is preparing an urgent debate in Parliament on this issue, which should force the executive to formally position itself on the matter in the coming weeks.
