Portugal's Fuel Taxes Hit Record Levels, Among EU's Highest
Fuel prices in Portugal are being driven up by a tax burden that places the country among the EU's most heavily taxed markets.
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- Average gasoline price reached €1.998 per litre
- Portugal ranks 7th in the EU for fuel taxes
- Portuguese motorists pay 25‑27 cents more per litre than Spanish drivers
Why the Tax Burden Is So High
The Energy Services Regulation Entity (ERSE) reports that 49% of the retail price of fuel in Portugal consists of taxes, far exceeding the EU average and directly impacting consumers.
EU Comparison
In Q3 2023 the average gasoline price was €1.998 per litre. In neighboring Spain the same fuel cost €1.720 per litre, meaning Portuguese drivers pay 27.6 cents more per litre; diesel shows a 25.7‑cent gap.
- Average gasoline price: €1.998/L (Portugal)
- Spain gasoline price: €1.720/L
- Portugal ranks 7th among EU‑27 for fuel taxes
Sources
Carga fiscal sobre os combustíveis em Portugal entre as mais elevadas da União Europeia