Truck drivers set up a strike against the new increase in diesel prices and the constant rise in gasoline prices at gas stations, practiced by Petrobras
After yet another increase in the price of diesel, which suffered an average high of R$ 29 per liter yesterday (09/0,25), truck drivers are considering a new strike. The objective of the possible stoppage of the category is to induce the government to make fuel cheaper. The president of Sindtanque de Minas Gerais, a union that represents fuel transporters, stated in an interview with VEJA that demonstrations could take place at any time. The leaders, however, consider this movement still punctual.
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Truck drivers do not want to publicize the day of the strike to avoid “government impediment”
Irani Gomes informed VEJA that the entities do not want to publicize the day of the stoppage to avoid "government impediment", but that truck drivers are already "moving to stop". The mobilization takes place through a WhatsApp group that brings together union leaders, including Zé Trovão, who became famous for articulating the September XNUMX demonstrations and whose preventive detention is still decreed by the Minister of the Federal Supreme Court, Alexandre de Moraes. Trovão has not yet manifested himself in the group, but Gomes believes that he will support them soon, as it is an agenda of interest to him.
Ailton Gomes, president of Associtanque do Rio de Janeiro, stated that "this time there will be a national stoppage promoted by the transportation of fuels". He confirmed that assemblies have already been held between truck drivers with the support of the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo and São Paulo in support of the demonstrations, which should take place in the coming weeks.
In an interview with UOL, the president of the National Road Cargo Transport Council (CNTRC), Plinio Dias, says that the question of a truck drivers' strike will be discussed at the next meeting of category leaders. The meeting is scheduled to take place on October 16, in Rio de Janeiro.
In 2018, truckers promoted a historic strike against the price of diesel
The demand from truck drivers, who even promoted a historic strike against diesel prices in 2018, follows constant complaints from President Bolsonaro himself about the cost of fuel.
In the letter sent to President Bolsonaro, the CNTRC asks the Government to adopt the taxation of crude oil exports “as an immediate measure”, while other claims must be analyzed, such as the end of the search for import parity.
“Resources arising from taxation on the export of crude oil may be used to compensate States and the Union in the reduction of taxes on fuel”, suggested the group of truck drivers.
Since Luna took office, on April 19, Petrobras has carried out only one price adjustment (a decrease for gasoline and diesel), announced on April 30. The international scenario contributed, as prices were somewhat stable.
The skyrocketing price of gasoline, ethanol, diesel and CNG makes drivers resort to biomethane fuel; fuel came to 'save' and ease the consumer's pocket
With each passing day, the prices of gasoline, ethanol and diesel increase, and, with that, Brazilians who work with passenger transport, such as taxi drivers and app drivers, who used Natural Vehicular Gas (CNG), are migrating to biomethane, since CNG is also starting to weigh on their pockets. Biogas can be used without problems in vehicles that have a gas kit.
Currently, only ten fuel stations in Rio de Janeiro offer CNGbiomethane (biogas), but, according to Jorge Mathuiy, commercial director of the MAT cylinder industry, by the end of the year, this number should increase significantly, since biomethane has a cheaper acquisition cost and is completely safe.
The great advantage of using biomethane is that, in addition to greater autonomy, the fuel offers greater safety, as it is lighter than air, and, in the event of a leak, the gas quickly dissipates, which reduces the risk of explosions and fires. Whereas alcohol ignites at 200°C and gasoline at 300°C, for biogas to ignite, it must be subjected to a temperature above 620°C.
Drivers still find it difficult to identify biomethane at gas stations. The tip is to ask the attendant if the option is available or check at the pump if the supplier is one of the companies that distribute the fuel, for example, neogas.
