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Despite Petrobras’ Increases, Cities in Paraná Continue Charging Almost R$ 6 Per Liter of Gasoline, With R$ 1 Difference Per Liter Compared to Neighboring States

Written by Daiane Souza
Published on 22/08/2022 at 07:04
Updated on 22/08/2022 at 07:44
Apesar dos reajustes da Petrobras, cidades do Paraná (PR) continuam cobrando quase R$ 6 pelo litro de gasolina, tendo mais de R$ 1 de diferença por litro do seu estado vizinho
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During the Month of July, Petrobras Announced That It Would Be Reducing the Price of Gasoline per Liter Coming From Refineries, Dropping From R$ 3.86 to R$ 3.71 – a Reduction of R$ 0.15. However, Despite the Value Having Fallen Nationally to Control Internal Inflation, With Its Accumulated at Least in Double Digits, Some Cities in the State of Parana (PR) Continue to Charge High Prices for the Liter of Fuel, Being Around R$ 5.90 and, in Some Gas Stations, Reaching to Flirt With R$ 6.

The Price of Gasoline per Liter in the State of Parana (PR) Has a Difference of R$ 1 Compared to the State of Santa Catarina (SC), Which Has Been Charging R$ 4.99 per Liter Since Last Sunday, August 21 – Shell and Petrobras (BR) Gas Stations, However, Continue to Charge Above R$ 5, According to the Survey Conducted by CPG. Analysts Estimate That This Price Difference Is Due to the ICMS Taxes, Considering That Residents of Parana Face a Higher Taxation Than Those in Santa Catarina Regarding Gas Stations.

The Cities With the Highest Prices Are Located on the Border of Parana (PR) With Santa Catarina (SC), and, During a Trip This Weekend, CPG Found That the City of Pontal do Parana (PR) and Others in the Region Also Have High Prices for Diesel and Ethanol.

According to the Fuel Resellers and Convenience Stores Union of the State of Parana (Paranapetro), the Price Adjustments for Consumers in the State of Parana (PR) Will Depend Exclusively on Regional Distributors, Who Can Set the Rates Charged to Final Consumers.

Nevertheless, Cities in Parana (PR) Argue That They Lost More Than 25% of the Price of Gasoline per Liter in Just One Month After Adjustments Made by Petrobras

At the Beginning of August, the Catve Portal Reported That the National Petroleum Association (ANP) Indicated That the Price of Gasoline per Liter in the City of Cascavel Was Quoted at More Than R$ 7 and Was Later Reduced to Around R$ 5.55, Showing a Drop of Almost 25% in the Final Price Charged by Gas Stations.

Moreover, in Light of the Constant Drops in Fuel Prices, Which, According to Analysts, Have Been Occurring Due to the Upcoming Elections in October, Which Will Involve the Participation of Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Many Residents of Paraguay Are Coming Into the State to Refuel Their Vehicles, as National Gasoline Is Cheaper Than in the Neighboring Country.

Fuels May Fall Even More, Understand!

Gasoline and Diesel Are Expected to Drop Even Further in a Few Months Due to the Elections. The Progress of the War Between Russia and Ukraine Could Determine What Actions Are Taken by the Brazilian State-Owned Company, Petrobras.

After the Outbreak of the War Between the Two Countries, the Price of Brent Oil Increased by at Least 140% Over the Last 52 Weeks and the Company, Which Is Largely Owned by the Federal Government, Announced That It Would Be Increasing Its Prices to Avoid Internal Shortages Due to High External Demand. The Current Fuel Prices Are Being Determined Based on the Value of the Dollar.

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