Portugal: Natural gas price in regulated market rises 6.4% from October (eco.sapo.pt)

• Natural gas prices in regulated market rise 6.4% from October 1, 2026.
• Third-highest increase in five years; peak in 2022/23 (10.7%) and 2024/25 (6.9%).
• Monthly increase for households: €0.91 (couple) to €1.62 (family with two children).
• Reason: Middle East uncertainty and supply disruption; long-term gas contracts with Nigeria.
• Social tariff with 31.2% discount remains.

"The Portuguese energy regulator ERSE announced a 6.4% increase in natural gas prices in the regulated market for the period from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. This is the third-highest rise in five years, after 10.7% (2022/23) and 6.9% (2024/25). For a typical family with two children, the monthly bill increases by €1.62 to €32.53. ERSE cites uncertainty and supply disruption in the Middle East as the reason."