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Federal Government and Ministry of Economy Must Reduce Taxes on Diesel Oil to Prevent a New Strike by Truck Drivers
The Ministry of Economy is considering reducing the PIS/Cofins on diesel oil to lessen the impact of the fuel price increase and, thus, calm a possible strike by truck drivers, who are threatening to stop starting Monday (1).
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On the 19th, the ANTT (National Land Transportation Agency) published a new table with minimum prices for road freight. According to the regulatory agency, the changes will result in an average increase ranging from 2.34% to 2.51%, depending on the type of cargo and operation.
Truck Drivers Are Not Satisfied with the Changes
On the 22nd, the government confirmed it would eliminate the Contribution for Economic Intervention (Cide) pending approval in Congress of the payroll tax re-creation. However, truck drivers are not satisfied with just the end of the Cide and have requested measures regarding PIS/Cofins.
“They brought up the discussion of whether the PIS/Cofins can be suppressed. Yesterday we discussed with the Minister of Finance [Eduardo Guardia], and today with the President [of the Republic, Michel Temer]. But it is still an issue under discussion with the government,” Padilha said.
No Measures for Gasoline
The ministers emphasized that all discussions are regarding diesel. “The government is not currently considering any measures regarding gasoline,” Padilha stated.
He denied that there is a risk of Petrobras President Pedro Parente leaving his position due to the implementation of a pricing policy that reflects the value of oil and the dollar.
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