The leader of the Socialist Party, José Luís Carneiro, again criticized the Government, accusing it of showing profound insensitivity regarding the fuel price increases. The criticism comes in the context of a new round of increases that have affected Portuguese consumers.
Carneiro states that the executive does not provide any support nor makes any real discount to citizens. The socialist leader considers that the measures adopted by the Government are insufficient to compensate for the impact of fuel price increases on Portuguese pockets.
The politician uses the expression "taking with one hand what it gives with the other" to describe the executive's actions. This phrase summarizes his position that any support granted by the Government is nullified by the tax increases on fuels.
This is not the first time José Luís Carneiro has pointed the finger at the Executive on this issue. The leader of the Socialist Party maintains a constant line of criticism regarding the Government's fiscal policy in the fuel sector.
