More than 500 trucks may hit the roads on Friday: Fuel protest will affect A1, A41 and A42

A truck protest against rising fuel prices in Portugal may affect traffic on some important highways in the north of the country on Friday, September 25.

Organizers estimate more than 500 heavy vehicles may take part in the slow drive action. The protest is expected to cause traffic congestion, especially on some sections of the A42, A41 and A1.

Where will the protest start?

The planned action is organized by businesses operating in the transport and mining sectors in the north.

It is planned that the trucks will start from different points, join the main highways and move in convoys at low speed.

The main ways the action is expected to impact:

A42, A41 and A1.

For this reason, it may be useful for drivers who will travel around Porto and the north-central connections, especially in the morning, to check the current traffic situation.

Why are they protesting?

The rise in fuel prices is at the center of the action.

Since heavy vehicles consume high amounts of diesel, even small changes in fuel prices can significantly increase the cost per kilometer of transportation companies.

Industry representatives argue that rising costs make current operating conditions unsustainable.

500 trucks is not an exact number

It should be noted that the "500 trucks" figure is not the official participation number.

This issue is the action of the organizers It shows the previous expectation.

Actual participation will only be determined after the protest begins.

For the same reason, the size of the traffic impact will depend on the traffic management of the security forces and participation on the route.

What should drivers do?

It may be useful for drivers who will use the A42, A41 or A1 on Friday, September 25 to check current traffic information before setting off.

The protest does not mean that the highways are legally closed for the whole day; The aim is for heavy vehicles to move in convoys at low speed.

However, a traffic chain effect may occur during peak hours.

Resources

Jornal de Notícias — Marcha lenta contra preço dos combustíveis vai bloquear três autoestradas, 22 September 2026

https://www.jn.pt/economia/artigo/marcha-lenta-contra-preco-dos-combustiveis-vai-bloquear-tres-autoestradas/18129097

Portugal Resident — Centenas de caminhões farão marcha lenta em protest contra os preços dos combustíveis, 23 September 2026

https://www.portugalresident.com/pt/protesto-de-caminh%C3%B5es-em-Portugal-pre%C3%A7os-dos-combust%C3%ADveis-a1-a41-a42/

Razão Automóvel — Protest contra combustíveis pode juntar mais de 500 camiões, 24 September 2026

https://www.razaoautomovel.com/noticias/protesto-camioes-preco-combustiveis/