Unrestricted Truckers’ Strike Starting July 25 Against Fuel Price Hikes by Petrobras

Truck Drivers Prepare Strike Against The Constant Surge In Gasoline And Diesel Prices At Fuel Stations Practiced By Petrobras

Truck Drivers’ Strike: All categories are summoned by the National Council of Road Cargo Transportation – CNTRC, through a note, for an indefinite halt starting on the next day, July 25, Truck Drivers’ Day (Saint Christopher). Christopher means “he who carries Christ”.

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The CNTRC claims, in one of the justifications presented, that the price adjustments for fuels made by Petrobras, without adequate explanations, violate determinations of the Consumer Defense Code – CDC.

It also mentions that attempts to discuss the matter with the company’s management have been frustrated. Furthermore, the proposed price policy submitted, which received a promise of analysis from the company, has yet to receive a response.

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Diesel Price Rises Again and Truck Drivers Demand Tax on Oil Exports to Ease Fuel Costs

After the diesel price rose again, with the end of a temporary federal tax exemption that lasted for two months, the CNTRC (National Council of Road Cargo Transportation), which gathers representatives of truck drivers, advocated for a tax on oil exports and the use of that revenue to reduce fuel taxes. The charge was made on the last day of the previous month, in an open letter to President Jair Bolsonaro.

Since 2016, Petrobras has adopted the Import Parity Price (PPI) to adjust fuel prices in Brazil. At that time, adjustments were practically daily, following the fluctuations of the international market, but now there is no set timeframe.

In 2018, Truck Drivers Held A Historic Strike Against Diesel Prices

The demands of truck drivers, who previously led a historic strike against diesel prices in 2018, continue with persistent complaints from President Bolsonaro about fuel costs.

In the letter sent to President Bolsonaro, the CNTRC requests that the government adopts a tax on crude oil exports “as an immediate measure,” while other requests should be analyzed, such as the end of the pursuit of import parity.

“The funds from the tax on crude oil exports could be used to compensate states and the union in the reduction of fuel taxes,” suggested the truck drivers’ group.

Since Luna took office on April 19, Petrobras has only made one price adjustment (a decrease for gasoline and diesel), announced on April 30. The international scenario contributed, as prices stabilized somewhat.

Petrobras Gasoline Sold to Fuel Distributors Has Increased By More Than 40% This Year, and Diesel 34%

Even with the decrease implemented by the current president of Petrobras, the state-owned company’s gasoline sold to fuel distributors has increased by more than 40% this year, while diesel has risen by 34%.

Amid these discussions, the Brazilian Association of Fuel Importers (Abicom) calculates that the average price of Petrobras gasoline is currently 2% below the import parity, and diesel is 3% below it, making external purchases unfeasible for its associates.

In the letter, the truck drivers’ representative also stated that the current management of Petrobras has publicly expressed its intention to maintain the Import Parity Price policy, “changing only the correction intervals.”

The CNTRC also stated that it was not possible to obtain an immediate response from government bodies and Petrobras.

Surge In The Price Of Gasoline, Ethanol, Diesel, And GNV Makes Drivers Turn To Biometano Fuel; The Fuel Has Come To ‘Save’ And Ease The Burden On Consumers

With each passing day, gasoline, ethanol, and diesel prices continue to rise, leading Brazilians working in passenger transport, such as taxi drivers and app drivers, who previously relied on Compressed Natural Gas (GNV), to migrate to biometano, as GNV is also starting to strain their budgets. Biogas can be used without issues in vehicles that have a gas kit.

Petrobras recently increased the price of GNV by 39% for distributors. According to a survey by the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP), in the last week of May, the price of vehicular gas for final consumers had already reached R$ 4.199 at some points in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Given this, although it’s not a new solution, biogas has become popular for its superior yield and lower cost.

Currently, only ten fuel stations in Rio de Janeiro offer GNCbiometano (biogas), but according to Jorge Mathuiy, commercial director of MAT cylinder industry, by the end of the year, this number is expected to increase significantly, as biometano has a cheaper acquisition cost and is completely safe.

The major advantage of using biometano is that, in addition to greater autonomy, the fuel offers enhanced safety, being lighter than air; in case of leakage, the gas dissipates quickly, reducing the risk of explosions and fires. While alcohol ignites at 200ºC, and gasoline at 300ºC, biogas requires a temperature of over 620ºC to ignite.

Drivers still find it challenging to identify biometano at fuel stations. The tip is to ask the attendant if the option is available or observe the pump to see if the supplier is one of the companies distributing the fuel, such as Neogás.