The evolution of quotations in euros points to a rise in prices of up to 1 cent per liter for 95 gasoline and half a cent per liter for diesel,” a source from one of the main national oil companies told 'Executive Digest'.

Along the same lines, prices at gas stations near hypermarkets follow the market trend, with a “rise of 0.0078 euros in gasoline and an increase of 0.0035 euros in diesel”, said another source.

This is the third consecutive week of price increases, which put an end to the general decline that has marked the last few weeks: in this period, 95 petrol went from €1.702/litre to €1.726/litre; diesel went from €1.523/litre to €1.585/litre. In other words, in the last three weeks, Portuguese drivers have seen their bills increase by €1.44 and €3.7, respectively. This situation will worsen from next Monday, the date on which fuel prices are updated.

DGEG data shows that the average price of a litre of straight diesel in Portugal currently costs 1.585 euros per litre, while that of straight 95 gasoline is worth 1.726 euros.

The most recent fuel bulletin from the European Commission indicates that Portugal has the 9th most expensive 95 gasoline in Europe, around 0.9 cents below the European average and 11 cents more expensive than in Spain. Diesel occupies 12th place in the European ranking among the most expensive.

Among EU countries, Denmark and the Netherlands have the most expensive 95% petrol in the Old Continent: 2,018 and 2,004 euros, respectively. Denmark also stands out with the most expensive diesel in the EU, at 1,759 euros.