Urban Mobility Challenges in 2023: Fuels and Work Flexibility

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Published on 04/12/2023 at 23:38

Foto: Milena Almeida – assessora da Niky.

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Impact Of Fuel Inflation On Urban Mobility

The year 2023 presents itself as a particularly challenging period in the fuel market in Brazil, marked by a significant increase in gasoline and diesel prices. This rise, driven by international factors such as supply restrictions on oil and growing demand, pressures consumer finances and directly affects several sectors. Data from IBGE shows that the spike in fuel prices is one of the main drivers of inflation, with IPCA-15 recording an increase of 0.21% in October.

Global Trends And Their Effects In Brazil

On the global stage, actions by oil powerhouses such as Russia and Saudi Arabia are shaping fuel prices, making the market more volatile. In Brazil, the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels indicates an average gasoline price of R$ 5.80 in September, the highest of the year. Furthermore, adjustments in toll rates and price increases on highways managed by CCR reflect the need to balance accounts after pandemic losses.

The Response Of Companies To The New Mobility Reality

Given this scenario, the importance of flexible benefits offered by companies is emphasized by Matheus Rangel, CGO of Niky, a company that helps other organizations adapt to new urban mobility models. Rangel points out that, with the increase in transportation options and diversified work models, benefits must align with the demands and habits of employees. Flexible benefit cards emerge as an innovative solution, allowing companies to show care for their employees, who spend an average of 120 minutes per day in traffic, using a variety of transport modes.

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The Need For Flexibility And Adaptation

In a world where urban mobility challenges are becoming increasingly complex, flexibility in companies’ benefit policies becomes essential. This care not only supports employees in their daily journeys but also reflects a greater commitment from companies to the well-being of their workforce. The trend is that, over time, more companies will adopt these practices to keep their employees engaged and satisfied, despite the challenges imposed by fuel inflation and changes in the work model.

The rise in fuel prices and the need for flexibility in work models represent significant challenges for urban mobility in 2023. Companies like Niky are at the forefront, offering solutions that help other organizations adapt to these new challenges, ensuring the financial health and well-being of their employees.

Source: Milena Almeida – Advisor for Niky

Urban Mobility Challenges in 2023: Fuels and Work Flexibility

Impact Of Fuel Inflation On Urban Mobility

Global Trends And Their Effects In Brazil

The Response Of Companies To The New Mobility Reality

The Need For Flexibility And Adaptation

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Urban Mobility Challenges in 2023: Fuels and Work Flexibility

Impact Of Fuel Inflation On Urban Mobility

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