Fuel Price Rises to R$ 5.01; Last Week, Petrobras Reduced the Price for Distributors. Country, ANP, More Expensive Diesel, Weekly Survey.
Over the past week, the price of gasoline in the country registered a slight decrease, dropping from R$ 5.03 to R$ 5.01 between the 4th and 10th of this month, according to data released by the National Petroleum Agency (ANP).
Despite the drop, gasoline remains above the average value of R$ 5 per liter, with the lowest price found at R$ 4.19 in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, and the highest at R$ 6.99, both in the state capital and in Barueri (SP).
The New Reduction in Diesel and Ethanol Prices
Diesel also saw a new reduction in the period. The common type (S500) decreased from R$ 6.55 to R$ 6.53 (-0.31%), while the less polluting S10 dropped from R$ 6.67 to R$ 6.63 (-0.6%). A decrease in ethanol prices was also noted, dropping from R$ 3.85 to R$ 3.84 (-0.26%).
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Japan and Mercosur may reach an agreement to lower the cost of cars and auto parts, with manufacturers like Toyota, Honda, and Nissan coming into focus.
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The Decrease in Gasoline Prices Announced by Petrobras
On the last day 7, Petrobras announced a reduction of R$ 0.20 in the price of gasoline per liter and R$ 0.40 in diesel to distributors. As a result, it is expected that the effects will be felt in the next weekly survey of the National Petroleum Agency, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP).
The Increase in the Price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Natural Gas for Vehicles
In terms of increases, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, which saw a drop from R$ 4.55 for the 13-kilogram cylinder applied by Petrobras on the last day 8, went up. The average price in the country rose from R$ 109.75 to R$ 109.99, an increase of 0.22%. The Natural Gas for Vehicles (GNV) went from R$ 4.78 to R$ 4.79, with an increase of 0.21%.
The Scenario of Fuels in the Country and the Debate on Taxes
This is the scenario for fuels in the country as the debate on the reintroduction of taxes in the sector comes to light. This is because the benefits of the zero-rate PIS-Pasep (Social Integration and Public Servant Asset Formation Programs) and Cofins (Contribution for Social Security Financing), initially, would expire at the end of this year.
Source: CNN Brasil

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