The start of 2026 brings increases in several essential prices. Bread, fish, rent, water, electricity and fuel will become more expensive and weigh more heavily on the budget of Portuguese families.
The beginning of next year will bring changes to the prices of several products and services. Trips to the supermarket will become more expensive due to the two cent increase in the price of bread and the rise of around 6% in the price of fish and beef. In Lisbon, there will also be changes in the price of water, which will be 17 cents more expensive from January.
Although the rate of increase has slowed down, the impact continues to be felt in the pockets of the Portuguese.
As 2026 approaches, the math begins to be done. When going to supermarkets, the biggest changes will be felt in the price of bread, with an increase that can reach two cents per carcass. In the case of fish and beef, the increase could be up to 6%.
In products such as milk, olive oil, eggs and coffee, the trend is towards stability. In housing, rents will rise 2.24%. In practice, this will correspond to an increase of 2.24 euros for every 100 euros of income.
The price of electricity and fuel will also not be immune to increases. In the case of electricity, the 1% increase from January could translate into an additional 18 to 28 cents per month on the bill.
Regarding fuels, the Government warned that it will continue to increase the Tax on Petroleum and Energy Products whenever the drop in oil prices allows it.
In the capital, the price of water will weigh an additional 17 cents per month on bills.
