# Fuel seizures in Portugal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fuel-seizures-in-portugal
> Updated: 2026-09-05T22:56:53.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In Alcochete, Portugal, the National Republican Guard (GNR) seized approximately 4,200 liters of fuel from a warehouse in the Setúbal district. Following a report regarding fuel containers at the site, authorities intervened and identified three individuals, aged 28 to 34, who were attempting to collect the fuel. 

Because the individuals could not justify the origin or possession of the fuel, the GNR confiscated 210 full 20-liter jerrycans, 16 empty 20-liter jerrycans, and six 1,000-liter liquid tanks. Other equipment, including a light vehicle and pallet jacks, was also seized. The three individuals have been formally charged.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Authorities seize 14,000 liters of irregular fuel in Rio Grande do Sul

Brazilian authorities seized more than 14,000 liters of irregular fuel and 20 LPG cylinders during operations in Canguçu and Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/authorities-seize-14000-liters-of-irregular-fuel-in-rio-grande-do-sul

### 2026-08-22: Alcochete fuel seizure: 4,200 liters confiscated by GNR

The GNR seized 4,200 liters of fuel and various equipment from a warehouse in Alcochete, Portugal, after three individuals failed to justify the fuel's origin.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alcochete-fuel-seizure-4200-liters-confiscated-by-gnr

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