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Video. Record fuel price rise sparks honking protests in Portugal

Updated: 08/09/2026 - 10:13 GMT+2

A slow-drive protest and blaring car horns marked the day fuel prices rose again in Portugal, with fuel costs hitting record highs across Europe.

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