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Fuels. Government expects to charge 486 million more in 2027

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Briefings

A Portuguese government proposes a 2027 budget increase of 486 million euros, primarily through a 186 million euro rise in the fuel tax and an additional 300 million euros from fuel fraud prevention. This fiscal adjustment aims to offset projected revenue losses from the 2025 fuel tax reform, which reduced the tax base by 10% due to a 10% price increase. The proposal relies on a 2025 fuel tax reform that reduced the tax base by 10% due to a 10% price increase, with the new plan targeting 300 million euros in revenue from fuel fraud prevention.

Key points

• The Portuguese government proposes a 2027 budget increase of 486 million euros, primarily through a 186 million euro rise in the fuel tax and an additional 300 million euros from fuel fraud prevention.
• The proposal aims to offset projected revenue losses from the 2025 fuel tax reform, which reduced the tax base by 10% due to a 10% price increase.

Context

This fiscal adjustment follows the 2025 fuel tax reform, which reduced the tax base by 10% due to a 10% price increase, with the new plan targeting 300 million euros in revenue from fuel fraud prevention.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the proposal's stated revenue targets and the specific reasons for the 2025 reform's impact on the tax base. No specific implementation dates, regional breakdowns, or historical data on previous tax reforms are provided.

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