Spain expanded its fiscal advantage in fuels compared to Portugal since the beginning of the price crisis. This difference became more pronounced even after Madrid restored the standard VAT rate.
The article states that Spain managed to maintain and even increase its fiscal competitiveness in fuels compared to Portugal during the price crisis period.
Several countries are choosing to reduce tax revenues as a strategy to curb the escalation of fuel prices.
The comparison between the two Iberian countries highlights how fiscal policy choices can create significant differences in fuel costs for consumers.
