Portugal

Fuel support for agricultural and forest sectors extended by the end of the year

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Briefings

The Portuguese government extended temporary fuel subsidies for agriculture and forestry until December 31, 2026, to cover price increases from June 1, 2026, due to high gas prices driven by the Middle East conflict. The decree, published in Diário da República, replaced the original March 31, 2026, decision, citing that recent data supports the original justification for continued support despite the original April-June period.

Key points

• The subsidy was extended from April 1 to June 30, 2026, to December 31, 2026, covering consumption from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
• The price of colored gas remained above the reference period (March 2-6, 2026) in all weeks after June 30, 2026, with the simple gas price difference also reduced.

Context

This measure was a response to high gas prices caused by the Middle East conflict, originally implemented in April 2026. The government aims to maintain the exceptional, temporary, and proportional nature of the aid to agricultural and forestry sectors.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the Portuguese government's decision and the specific price comparison data. It does not include the full scope of protests, specific farmer costs, or the economic impact on other sectors beyond agriculture and forestry.

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