Portuguese drivers can expect fuel prices to move in opposite directions during the week of 19 to 25 October, according to Contas Poupança.
The outlet reports that the price of diesel will rise by 4.5 cents per litre, while petrol will fall by 1.5 cents per litre over the same period. The forecast covers the coming week and was published on Friday, 16 October 2026.
The shift means diesel and petrol are heading in different directions at the pump, a split confirmed in reporting by RTP, which also cited the same figures for the two fuels. Other Portuguese outlets, including Pplware and SIC Notícias, reported that fuel prices would change in the upcoming week, with Pplware noting that diesel would go up while petrol became cheaper.
The reports point to a mixed week for motorists rather than a uniform increase or decrease across fuel types. Contas Poupança's weekly price outlook is one of several Portuguese sources that track anticipated movements at filling stations ahead of the period in question.
Drivers who rely on diesel will face higher costs, while those using petrol stand to pay slightly less, based on the reported figures.
What to watch next: whether the predicted changes take effect as reported once the week of 19 October begins, and how subsequent weekly price updates compare.
