The Left Bloc submitted this Monday in parliament a request to hear the Energy Services Regulatory Entity (ERSE) and EDA about the costs associated with the acquisition of fuel oil for electricity production in the Azores. This political initiative aims to clarify a compensation of approximately 8.5 million euros that was transferred by ERSE to EDA. The left-wing party intends for the representatives of these entities to provide explanations to the deputies on this matter. The parliamentary hearing requested by the Left Bloc follows doubts raised regarding the costs of fuel oil in the autonomous region.
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Bloco wants to hear ERSE and EDA in parliament about fuel costs in the Azores
jornalacores9.pt15 September 2026 at 00:24
Why this matters
Azorean consumers face higher energy costs due to dependence on fuel oil for electricity, and this compensation of 8.5 million euros may be reflected in the region's energy tariffs. The request for parliamentary hearings aims to ensure transparency about how these public funds are being used. WHY: Azorean consumers face higher energy costs due to dependence on fuel oil for electricity, and this compensation of 8.5 million euros may be reflected in the region's energy tariffs. The Left Bloc wants to understand how these public funds are being used and whether there is transparency in the management of energy costs in the Azores.
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