Starting this Monday, gasoline prices are expected to fall, while diesel prices will remain stable. According to the National Association of Fuel Dealers (Anarec), regular 95 gasoline could become around two to two point five cents cheaper per liter, while regular diesel should maintain its current price, maintaining the stability trend after weeks of continuous increases.
Current prices and discounts
According to Anarec, initial forecasts indicated that diesel fuel could also fall, but the evolution of oil prices recorded on Friday ended up keeping the value of this fuel unchanged.
The drop in gasoline prices coincides with the government’s decision to maintain, next week, extraordinary discounts on fuel tax rates (ISP). These discounts correspond to 7.6 cents per liter on diesel and 4.1 cents per liter on unleaded gasoline, announced the Ministry of Finance.
The discount applied by the government translates into a real reduction, after the addition of VAT, of 9.4 cents per liter on road diesel and 5.1 cents per liter on gasoline, according to the same source.
This is the first decrease recorded after three consecutive weeks of increases, in a context marked by geopolitical tension in the Middle East and the pressure on oil prices caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the volatility of international markets.
Where to fill up cheaper
For consumers looking to save money on fuel, the specialized website of the Directorate-General for Energy and Geology (DGEG), Fuel Prices Online, provides an updated list of the most economical stations.
According to DGEG, it is possible to filter by municipality and type of fuel, allowing you to quickly identify stations with the most competitive prices close to home. This platform is a reference for Portuguese people who want to plan their supply more economically.
In addition to maintaining the ISP discount, the Government announced new measures to support the sector and consumers in the face of rising fuel prices, with an estimated cost of around 150 million euros per month.
The Prime Minister said that these measures aim to mitigate the impact of the war in the Middle East, extending between April 1 and June 30. They include support for professional diesel used in the transport of goods, incentives for the agricultural, forestry, fishing and aquaculture sectors, and specific support for humanitarian firefighters’ associations, taxi companies and private social solidarity institutions.
Furthermore, the Ministry of Finance emphasizes that the management of this support must be carried out with balance and prudence, considering the uncertainty regarding the duration and impact of the geopolitical crisis. According to DGEG, keeping an eye on fuel prices and taking advantage of discounts continues to be the most effective way to save during this period of fluctuations in the international market.
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