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PS criticizes government over fuel price increases revenue

Eurico Brilhante Dias of the PS accused the government of profiting from fuel price increases, highlighting revenues exceeding one billion euros since 2024.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Eurico Brilhante Dias, a member of the Socialist Party (PS), criticized the government, claiming it is living off the backs of the Portuguese people. He pointed out that since 2024, the increase in fuel prices has resulted in revenues exceeding one billion euros for the state.

Dias’s statement came in response to a discussion regarding taxation and pricing policy in the current context. The Socialist leader sought to emphasize that this situation directly affects citizens and their financial capacity.

The increase in revenues mentioned by Dias raises concerns about the transparency of the government's fiscal management and how it impacts citizens and the economy at large. The PS aims to highlight the implications of these revenues for the lives of the Portuguese people.

The controversy surrounding fuel prices and their relationship with fiscal policy continues to be a hot topic in public debate, with several parties expressing divergent positions on how to address this issue.

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