Forecasts point to a drop of 0.5 cents per litre in the case of petrol, while diesel is expected to become 0.5 cents per litre more expensive, according to industry sources from the Automóvel Clube de Portugal (ACP).
From this Monday onwards the average price of simple diesel fuel should be 1.557 euros, while the average price of a litre of 95 petrol should be 1.743 euros.
According to the General Directorate of Energy and Geology (DGEG), the average prices published "are determined based on the prices communicated by gas stations, weighted with the quantities sold in the last known period, incorporating the discounts offered at gas stations such as fleet cards and others".
Where are the prices cheapest?
According to the most recent data from DGEG, these are the most economical petrol stations in the country:
Petrol
Auchan Castelo Branco - €1,649
Intermarché Castelo Branco - €1,649
Intermarché Vila Real de Santo António - €1,649
Diesel
Intermarché Cumeira Juncal - €1,458
Intermarché Belmonte - €1,459
Intermarché da Sertã - €1,459