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Portugal's inflation rate increases to 3.8%
Portugal's inflation rate rose to 3.8% in October, following a 3.6% rate in September, driven by surging energy prices.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 30 October 2026.
The story so far as of 30 October 2026
On October 13, 2026, INE confirmed that Portugal's inflation reached 3.6% in September, the highest since August 2023, primarily due to a 15% rise in energy prices. On October 30, inflation further increased to 3.8% in October, driven by a 17% increase in energy prices, marking the highest level since May 2023, according to preliminary data from INE.
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Inflation in Portugal rises to 3.8% in October
Impact Retailers and energy companies in Portugal face higher operational costs, potentially affecting pricing strategies and consumer spending.
Sources: Observador ↗, Público ↗
- Markets
INE confirms Portugal's inflation at 3.6% in September
Impact Retailers and energy providers face increased costs as inflation rises to 3.6%.
Sources: RTP ↗, Observador ↗
Sources in this story
- Observador 2
- Público 1
- RTP 1
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