Fuels: prices rise more in Europe than in Portugal

In September 2026, fuel prices rose significantly across Europe, with Portugal experiencing a smaller increase compared to the EU average. According to Eurostat, Portugal saw a 30.3% rise in fuel costs year-on-year, while the eurozone average was 31.9%. The increase in the EU was 31.4%. Notably, Turkey and Kosovo had the highest increases outside the EU, at 53.5% and 50.8%, respectively. Monthly comparisons showed diesel prices rose by 5.1% in Portugal, lower than the eurozone's 5.6% and the EU's 5.9%. Gasoline prices also increased by 5.9% in Portugal, below the eurozone's 6.4% and the EU's 6.7%.