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Fuel tax reaches €710 million for Infrastructure of Portugal
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Tuesday, 25 August 2026
The fuel tax generated €710 million in revenue for Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) in 2025. It is the highest annual figure recorded since the public company was created in 2015 and is equivalent to almost two million euros per day. At issue is the component associated with the former Road Service...
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Learning to drive with a tutor? New law brings changes
Created by Cynthia Batista at Friday, 29 May 2026
The President of the Republic has officially signed into law the new legislation that allows driving licence candidates to learn how to drive with a tutor, as an alternative to part of the traditional practical lessons at driving schools. The measure is part of the new revision of the Legal Framewor...
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Fuel tax cut until June: what changes at the fuel pumps now?
Created by Tiago Fernandes at Thursday, 9 April 2026
The Government has approved a new proposal to temporarily reduce the Tax on Petroleum and Energy Products (ISP), aiming to curb the rise in fuel prices. The measure is expected to remain in force until the end of June and comes at a time when energy costs continue to be pressured by the internationa...
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Via Verde increases prices from April 10
Created by Tiago Fernandes at Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Via Verde will update its pricing table starting on April 10 , with increases across several services and plans. For many drivers, this change may go unnoticed at first, but the truth is that there are some relevant differences, especially for those who only use the transponder in certain months of...
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It will be possible to learn to drive with your parents
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 23 January 2026
Getting a driving licence in Portugal is about to change. The Government has approved a new framework that allows candidates for a category B driving licence to learn how to drive with a tutor, as an alternative to the mandatory practical lessons at driving schools. In practice, it will now be possi...
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Snow, ice and wind: how to prepare your car for Storm Ingrid
Created by Lucas Luís at Wednesday, 22 January 2025
The arrival of Storm Ingrid in mainland Portugal is bringing an unusual scenario for the country: snow at relatively low altitudes, negative temperatures at higher elevations, strong winds and significant maritime agitation. Beyond the impact on daily life, these weather conditions require extra cau...
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Alcobaça covered by ‘Zero Tax at the Wheel’ campaign
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 6 November 2025
The Autoridade Nacional de Segurança Rodoviária (ANSR), together with the PSP and GNR, has launched a new phase of the “Zero Alcohol at the Wheel” campaign, which runs until November 10 and includes enforcement actions in Alcobaça, Pombal, Chaves, Andrães, and Tunes. The “Zero Alcohol at the Wheel”...
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Tolls in Portugal will rise by around 2.3% in 2026
Created by Lucas Luís at Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Toll rates on Portuguese highways will become more expensive starting January 1, 2026 , with an average increase of 2.3% , according to the automatic adjustment mechanism linked to the inflation rate. The calculation formula, applied every year, takes into account 80% of the variation in the Consume...
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EU approves digital driving licence and driving from age 17.
Created by Lucas Luís at Tuesday, 21 October 2025
The European Parliament has approved the modernization of driving licence rules across the European Union, introducing significant changes that promise to transform the future of mobility. Among the most notable updates are the possibility of driving at age 17 and the introduction of a digital drivi...
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