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Government increases discount on ISP of diesel and gasoline

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Briefings

Portugal's government increased fuel subsidies by 0.64 cents for gasoline and 0.31 cents for diesel, effective from Monday, ahead of projected price rises. This decision follows a market forecast of a 2.5 cent increase in gasoline and 2.5 cent decrease in diesel, though market data shows gasoline rising 55.9 cents and diesel falling 33.7 cents since March 2. The policy aims to offset future price hikes, with the subsidy extended through the end of the year. Geopolitical tensions involving the Middle East and Ukraine have influenced global oil prices, with Brent futures rising 1.44% to $112.38 per barrel.

Key points

• The government increased gasoline subsidies by 0.64 cents and diesel subsidies by 0.31 cents, effective from Monday.
• Market forecasts predict a 2.5 cent increase in gasoline and a 2.5 cent decrease in diesel, contradicting the government's price rise expectations.

Context

Portugal's fuel subsidy policy was extended through the end of the year by parliament. The government announced the increase in Diário da República, aiming to offset future price hikes. However, market data from the Automóvel Club de Portugal shows gasoline rising 55.9 cents and diesel falling 33.7 cents since March 2.

Limitations

Market forecasts vary between 2.5 cent and 3.5 cent changes for diesel. Geopolitical events like the Israel-Iran conflict and Ukraine-Russia tensions influenced global oil prices but are not directly linked to the specific Portuguese subsidy decision.

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