# Portuguese firefighters facing rising fuel costs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-firefighters-facing-rising-fuel-costs > Updated: 2026-09-13T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3. Portuguese firefighter associations are facing significant financial pressure due to rising diesel costs. In Carregal do Sal, the Volunteer Firefighters Association reported that diesel prices have increased by approximately 33.7% since the start of a conflict, with potential cumulative increases reaching 42.8%. This surge threatens the sustainability of emergency services and non-urgent patient transport, prompting the local association to activate an Energy Crisis Contingency Plan to contain expenses. Expanding on these concerns, the Firefighters Federation of the Guarda District (FBDG) has advocated for systemic changes, proposing that the government establish a specific regime for reduced fuel prices similar to the agricultural sector. They have also called for a dynamic pricing model and an update to the non-urgent patient transport price table. More recently, the Portuguese League of Firefighters (LBP) and the Lisbon District Firefighters Federation (FBDL) have warned that rising fuel prices are “strangling” the financial sustainability of humanitarian fire associations. LBP President António Nunes reported that fuel expenses have increased by approximately 40%, creating significant treasury problems, particularly regarding non-urgent patient transport. The FBDL described the situation as “unsustainable and unacceptable,” noting that state funding does not keep pace with rising costs for fuel, energy, vehicle maintenance, equipment, and insurance. To alleviate immediate strain, the LBP has requested that the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC) immediately process fuel cost reimbursements for June, July, and August. ## Claims - The FBDG is calling for lower fuel prices and an update to non-urgent patient transport pricing. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The FBDG represents 23 humanitarian associations in the Guarda district. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The federation proposed a specific regime for firefighters to access lower fuel prices, similar to the agricultural sector. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The federation suggested implementing a dynamic update model to track fuel price fluctuations. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The FBDG requested an update to the price table for non-urgent patient transport to reflect current costs. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A concrete proposal has been submitted to the President of the Executive Council of the Portuguese Firefighters League. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: Portuguese firefighters warn rising fuel costs threaten financial sustainability Portuguese firefighter associations are warning that rising fuel prices are creating a financial crisis, threatening their operational capacity and demanding urgent government funding revisions. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-firefighters-warn-rising-fuel-costs-threaten-financial-sustainability ### 2026-09-09: Guarda Firefighters Federation seeks lower fuel prices The Firefighters Federation of the Guarda District is calling for reduced fuel prices and updated patient transport rates to maintain operational capacity amidst rising costs. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guarda-firefighters-federation-seeks-lower-fuel-prices ### 2026-09-03: Carregal do Sal firefighters warn of rising diesel costs Volunteer firefighters in Carregal do Sal warn that rising diesel prices could increase annual costs by up to 28,000 euros, threatening the institution's financial sustainability. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carregal-do-sal-firefighters-warn-of-rising-diesel-costs --- Cite as: Portuguese firefighters facing rising fuel costs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-firefighters-facing-rising-fuel-costs