# Portuguese prime minister outlines plan to tackle rising living costs without changing VAT

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- euronews, 2026-09-18 08:12 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/09/18/portuguese-prime-minister-outlines-plan-to-tackle-rising-living-costs-without-changing-vat

> Prime Minister Luís Montenegro says the current situation could persist for some time. He has outlined a plan to address rising living costs but, unlike other European countries, will not cut consumption tax.