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The weight of LPG on the consumer's pocket
Recent privatizations in the refining sector are in the spotlight in Brazil, with the price of cooking gas reaching new heights. In Bahia, Acelen implemented an adjustment that raised the price of a 13-kilo cylinder to R＄ 140,00. In the Amazon region, the scenario is similar, with values reaching R＄ 145,00, an increase that exceeds the prices previously charged by Petrobrás by 72%. These high costs, which correspond to more than 10% of the minimum wage, are causing concerns about market monopoly and the financial impact on consumers.
Price pressure on the minimum wage
Rising prices: The reality of LPG post-privatization
With the minimum wage as a measure, the impact of increasing the cooking gas is deeply felt by Brazilian consumers. The privatization of refineries, such as Landulpho Alves in Bahia and Isaac Sabbá in the Amazon, resulted in market control that, according to critics, allows exorbitant prices for LPG.
Reactions and repercussions on the national scene
The new prices have received criticism from entities such as the Single Federation of Oil Workers (FUP). Deyvid Bacelar, general coordinator of FUP, expresses concern about the private monopoly and abusive prices faced by the population, pointing to the need for measures that protect consumers and guarantee fair and affordable prices.
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Between privatization and monopoly
Search for solutions in the face of private monopoly
The sale of the Bahian Landulpho Alves refinery to the Arab fund Mubadala and the Amazônia Refinery to the Aten Group has generated heated debates about the effectiveness of privatization in the oil and gas sector. The current situation raises questions about price controls and the consequences for end consumers, who are forced to allocate a significant portion of their income to the purchase of an essential good.
Social impact of readjustments in LPG
The adjustment in the price of cooking gas it represents more than an economic issue; It is a social problem that affects millions of Brazilians. The FUP highlights the urgency of revisiting privatization and monopoly policies in the LPG market to ensure that prices remain within reasonable levels for the population.
Perspectives and proposed measures
Facing the Challenge: Paths to tariff justice
In response to high prices, experts and trade unions propose a review of the market structure, seeking paths to tariff justice. The adoption of a model that promotes competition and prevents the formation of monopolies is seen as essential to ensure that the cooking gas remain accessible to all Brazilians.
The voice of the population and the future of LPG in Brazil
Social mobilization and public debate are fundamental in the search for solutions. The voice of the population will be decisive in shaping the future of energy policy in the country, ensuring that the supply of cooking gas be done in a fair and sustainable way.
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Source: FUP Press.
