Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · TransportationUS naval blockade of Iranian ports triggers 7% fuel surge. Portugal faces energy crisis, inflation hikes, and potential rationing. Here's what residents need to know.
Economy · PoliticsUS-Iran tensions threaten global oil supply. Learn how the Strait of Ormuz blockade could impact Portugal's energy prices, fuel costs, and living expenses.
Health · EconomyLong COVID drains €115B from OECD economies yearly. In Portugal, 1 in 5 affected workers leave jobs, yet specialized care centers remain absent. What workers must know.
Health · EconomyPortugal freezes drug prices through 2026 for common medications. Learn what's protected, upcoming risks, and how to plan ahead.
Economy · National NewsPortuguese defense sector expands to US and Middle East with €5.8B EU funding. 92% exports, 20,000 jobs, high-wage engineering roles through 2035.
Economy · PoliticsUS Navy clears mines from Hormuz Strait. Oil prices surge 60% affecting Portuguese fuel and imported goods inflation. Ceasefire expires April 22.
Economy · TransportationDiesel drops 5.5 cents, gasoline 3 cents Monday in Portugal. Save €3 per tank. Fragile Middle East ceasefire keeps prices volatile ahead.
Transportation · EconomyLufthansa 48-hour strike grounds Germany flights. Portugal residents lose connections to Frankfurt/Munich. Rebooking rights & alternatives explained for expats.
Politics · EconomyHungary's election today could end Orbán's 16-year reign. Why it matters for Portugal: EU funds, migration policy, and the future of Europe's populist right.