- The government has ruled out reintroducing zero VAT on essential food items.
- Political parties and distribution companies have pressured the government to bring back zero VAT, but Finance Minister Miranda Sarmento opposes it.
- Instead, the government prefers to introduce a monthly food voucher targeted at the most vulnerable families.
- Rising fuel and food prices, partly due to the war in Iran, are expected to impact low-income families the most.
Source: jornaldenegocios.pt
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