# Portuguese economic and industrial developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-economic-and-industrial-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-18T09:00:35.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Economic indicators in Portugal show divergent trends across different sectors. Industrial producer prices rose by 5.8% in July compared to the previous year, an acceleration driven largely by energy and intermediate goods. Specifically, energy prices increased by 15.8% year-on-year, with petroleum and electricity costs acting as primary drivers.

In the energy sector, regulatory data indicates that low voltage network access tariffs are approximately 13% lower than in 2014, even as the network has expanded. Meanwhile, the automotive industry faces potential instability, with estimates suggesting over 1,000 jobs are at risk for component factories due to production declines in Germany and Spain. In contrast, the ICT sector has experienced significant expansion, with IT service exports quadrupling over the last decade to represent 9% of service exports.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Portugal economic news: energy tariffs, automotive risks, and ICT growth

Portuguese news highlights include energy tariff trends regarding REN, risks to the automotive sector's jobs, and the rapid growth of ICT service exports.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-economic-news-energy-tariffs-automotive-risks-and-ict-growth

### 2026-08-18: Industrial production prices rise 5.8% in July

Portugal's Industrial Producer Price Index (IPPI) rose 5.8% in July, driven largely by surging energy and electricity costs.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/industrial-production-prices-rise-58-in-july

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