Gas Station Inspection: Petrobras President Demands Transparency After New Price Increase

Written by Ruth Rodrigues

Published on 18/08/2023 at 10:44

Updated on 18/08/2023 at 10:45

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Petrobras President, Jean Paul Prates, Demands Oversight of Gas Stations Charging Over R$ 6 Per Liter, Exceeding State Company Adjustments.

Amid growing consumer concerns about fuel prices, Petrobras president Jean Paul Prates raises the banner for strict oversight of gas stations charging over R$ 6 per liter, following the latest adjustment announced by the state company. Prates, in a move to ensure transparency in pricing practices, spoke out about the alarming prices recorded at some locations in Rio de Janeiro, which exceeded the estimates from Petrobras itself.

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With the recent adjustment in fuel prices, the national average price of gasoline jumped from R$ 5.53 to R$ 5.83 per liter.

Meanwhile, in Rio de Janeiro, this average reached R$ 6, exceeding the projections from the state company.

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The justification for the adjustments, according to Petrobras, is related to the balance between international oil prices and complementary imports of gasoline and diesel.

With the volatility of oil prices, the state company’s refineries have had to adjust their prices according to global market variations, which has directly impacted importers and private refineries in the country.

Thus, Petrobras aims to keep prices at levels that allow for the sustainability of third-party imports.

The implementation of the commercial strategy, which abandoned import parity, was highlighted by Petrobras as a response to market and societal demands, incorporating parameters that reflect optimizations in refining and logistics.

Experts point out that, although the adjustment has reduced the gap for importers, it has not been eliminated completely.

The President of the Central Bank, Roberto Campos Neto, expressed support for the adjustment, emphasizing the importance of keeping prices aligned and minimizing inflationary impacts in 2023.

Prates and his team remain committed to ensuring that the fuel market operates transparently and fairly for all involved, while reiterating their commitment to closely monitor prices charged at gas stations nationwide.

Gas Station Inspection: Petrobras President Demands Transparency After New Price Increase

Petrobras President, Jean Paul Prates, Demands Oversight of Gas Stations Charging Over R$ 6 Per Liter, Exceeding State Company Adjustments.

Jean Paul Prates Alerts to Abusive Charges at Gas Stations

Petrobras Adjustments and the Challenges of the Fuel Market in Brazil

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