The first package of fiscal measures comes into force today, the impact of the VAT increase from 19 to 21% being the greatest on consumers, who will face price increases in the chain, both for food products that are not part of the 14 cataloged by the Government as basic, as well as for clothing, footwear, electricity, mobile, landline, internet services, public transport, medicines, etc. The cascading increase in VAT to 21% for most products will be felt in the pockets of citizens, especially