Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsEgypt's 2 trillion cubic feet gas discovery could ease supply, but US-Iran war blocking Strait of Hormuz is pushing Portugal's fuel bills 10-15% higher. What residents should know.
National News · EconomyRicardo Claro found dead in Loulé after disappearance. Ex-colleague arrested, two Brazilian nationals fled to Brazil. What expatriates and business owners in the Algarve should know.
Economy · TourismService production prices rose 3.7% in Portugal Q4 2025, with travel agency fees surging 40.6% and admin services up 10.5%. Understand what this means for residents in 2026.
Politics · EconomyMacron warns Trump's NATO threats endanger European security. Portugal faces higher defense spending and energy costs. EU pursues independent peace diplomacy.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal's government pushes controversial labor law changes: 3-year contracts, weaker dismissal protections, 300-hour overtime. CGTP excluded from talks. What workers need to know.
Transportation · EconomyPetrobras raises jet fuel 54% amid Strait of Ormuz crisis. Brazilian airlines warn fares will jump 10-20%. Impact on transatlantic routes explained.
Economy · National NewsTrump threatens Iran military strikes unless Ormuz Strait reopens by April 7. Brent crude up 63% in March—how this could hit Portugal's fuel and food costs.
National News · EconomyANA airport workers demand wage talks as negotiations stall. Security forces protest pension reforms reducing payouts to 60-70%. Labor tensions rise across Portugal.
Economy · PoliticsLisbon City Council rejected fuel aid proposal. Learn what national support is available for residents facing €2.23/liter diesel prices and energy costs.