Spike in searches about fuel prices for next week in 2026: Fuel prices for the next week in 2026 are a major concern due to new government subsidies and diesel discounts.
Archived Pulse in Portugal
Country pulse digest
Friday, June 26, 2026
Archived Pulse in Portugal
Portugal sees surging searches on fuel prices amid subsidies, scientific clarification of 'taxa', earthquake impacts on athlete Lucas Trejo, forest fire updates in Terras de Bouro, and Lionel Richie’s health-related concert postponements.
Active topics
14
Search volume
58.7K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
14
Sports43% (6)
Money14% (2)
World14% (2)
Weather7% (1)
Technology7% (1)
Entertainment7% (1)
Health7% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Portugal are mostly seeking to plan for upcoming financial changes related to fuel prices due to new subsidies, gaining a better understanding of scientific and environmental terms like 'taxa', and closely following disaster impacts such as the earthquake affecting Venezuelan athletes for humanitarian reasons. They also aim to stay informed about local safety through updates on forest fires in Terras de Bouro and are following entertainment news about Lionel Richie’s health issues affecting his tour schedule.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Curiosity about 'taxa' spans ecology, design, and technology: Search interest in 'taxa' grew sharply across scientific and design contexts, reflecting curiosity about its diverse meanings.
Following Venezuelan athlete Lucas Trejo after earthquake: Attention on athlete Lucas Trejo intensified amidst Venezuela earthquake impact on sports communities.
Terras de Bouro fire and weather updates: Sharp rise in searches for local fires and weather conditions in Terras de Bouro due to ongoing forest fires.
Lionel Richie's concert postponements prompt search surge: Interest in Lionel Richie surged after his concert postponements caused by health issues during his tour.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Portugal
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
WeatherCooling
terras de bouro
Searches for 'terras de bouro' in Portugal rose sharply, linked to news on local fires and weather updates.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
02
MoneyCooling
preço dos combustíveis próxima semana 2026
People in Portugal are searching about fuel prices for the next week in 2026 amid government subsidies and discounts.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
gasoleo
03
TechnologyCooling
taxa
People are searching for the meaning and various contexts of the term 'taxa' across scientific and design fields.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
04
SportsCooling
lucas trejo
There is heightened interest in Venezuelan athlete Lucas Trejo following the earthquake impacting sports communities and his career updates.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
05
SportsCooling
tiro
The search interest in 'tiro' surged dramatically in Portugal, possibly reflecting its various meanings in sports and culture.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
06
EntertainmentCooling
lionel richie
Lionel Richie gained increased attention in Portugal after postponing concerts due to health concerns during his tour.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
07
SportsCooling
seleção paraguaia de futebol
Searches for the Paraguayan national football team have surged recently.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
08
MoneyCooling
vila verde
Vila Verde has seen a surge in searches connected to a variety of topics including corporate and mining updates.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
09
WorldCooling
filipinas
Searches about the Philippines are rising due to recent strong earthquakes and related events.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
10
HealthCooling
cirurgião
People are researching surgeons due to recent controversies and notable stories about plastic surgery outcomes in Brazil.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
11
SportsCooling
ireland vs india
Fans are following the live cricket matches and updates of India touring Ireland in the 2026 T20I series.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
12
WorldCooling
guarda nacional republicana
People are following law enforcement news involving various criminal cases and operations linked to the Portuguese Republican National Guard.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 5 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 5K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 5 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Fire in Northern Portugal is being fought - The Portugal News
Portugal deploys 2,500 firefighters as fires force village evacuations - Euronews
set like a bending body, mutant's casa de bouro seemingly hugs the portuguese landscape - Designboom
Terras de Bouro, Braga, Portugal Weather Forecast - AccuWeather
Casa de bouro in Guardenha-Terras de Bouro Portugal | by Mutant Arquitectura & Design - Archisearch
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.