Bill / 377 / XVII · 16 de January de 2026
Reduces VAT on the supply of butane and propane gas cylinders
Official title in Portuguese: Reduz o IVA no fornecimento de garrafas de gás butano e propano
PLAIN LANGUAGE EXPLANATION
What this proposal would change
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Plain language summary
Reduces the gas cylinder tax to help families with high costs
More detailed explanation
The bill aims to reduce VAT to help those who buy gas cylinders. The tax will be applied to butane and propane. About 5 million people use this gas. The price is higher than in Spain, where gas is subsidized. The law comes into effect with the next State budget.
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CURRENT STATUS
Approved in a vote
Vote on 28 de outubro de 2026: Approved.
Status in the parliamentary record: Request.
Passing this vote does not mean it is already law. A bill becomes law only after the final steps and official publication.
SOURCES
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