Portugal's inflation spikes to 3.4% as Chega slams government inaction
Portugal’s inflation rate has risen sharply to 3.4% in April, up from 2.7% in March. Chega leader André Ventura has criticised the government’s handling of the situation, warning of a growing cost-of-living crisis across the country.
The latest figures show energy prices surging to 11.7% in April, nearly double the 5.7% increase recorded in March. Ventura blamed the government for failing to prepare for rising inflation and accused officials of mismanaging the economic pressures facing households.
He proposed cutting VAT to zero on essential goods as a way to ease financial strain. However, Ventura claimed the government ignored his suggestion, leaving families to struggle with higher living costs. Fuel shortages and soaring prices, he argued, have deepened the crisis further.
With inflation now at its highest in months, the cost of basic goods continues to climb. Ventura’s criticism highlights ongoing concerns over energy expenses and the broader economic impact on Portuguese households. The government has yet to respond to his proposals.
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