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PS and Ventura criticize the government's profits from fuel prices

Leaders of PS and Chega accuse the government of benefiting from rising fuel prices, with estimated revenues of one billion euros.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Socialist Party (PS), represented by Eurico Brilhante Dias, once again accused the government of profiting from the increase in fuel prices. Dias stated that, since the beginning of 2024, the accumulated revenues by the executive have surpassed one billion euros due to these hikes.

José Luís Carneiro, the Secretary-General of the PS, reinforced this criticism, declaring that the government has raised approximately 1.48 billion euros from fuel price increases over a two-year period. This statement aims to challenge the government's policies and their effects on citizens.

In contrast, André Ventura, leader of the Chega party, stated that his motion of censure intends to differentiate between the good and bad practices of the government. Ventura suggests that the evaluation of the executive's actions should be made from a perspective of responsibility and transparency.

Both leaders criticize the current pricing policy and draw attention to the difficulties faced by citizens due to high fuel taxes, highlighting the need for reflection on these measures.

The accusations have arisen in a context where price instability and economic difficulties have become a central topic on the political agenda, demanding more robust responses from the government.

The comments from the PS and Chega leaders reflect an increasing political tension surrounding the management of public finances, especially concerning an essential commodity like fuel, whose price surge affects various sectors of society and the economy.

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