Acelen, Operator of Mataripe Refinery, Confirms Price Increase for Gasoline and Diesel at Fuel Stations in Bahia for the Coming Days

Written by Ruth Rodrigues

Published on 14/03/2023 at 14:01

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The Fuel Union of Bahia Had Already Reported the Increase in Transfers to Distributors by R$ 0.20. Now, Acelen Confirmed the Increase of 6.4% and 1.2% in the Price of Gasoline and Diesel per Liter, Respectively, at Fuel Stations in the Region.

The Bahia fuel market is suffering this weekend from high prices on products throughout the state. Recently, Acelen, operator of the Mataripe Refinery, confirmed the increase in the price of gasoline and diesel per liter by 6.4% and 1.2%, respectively, at fuel stations in the region. Prices had already been raised since the beginning of 2023, directly impacting the quality of life and consumption of Bahia’s residents.

Amid Sector Instabilities, Acelen Confirms Increase in the Price of Gasoline and Diesel per Liter at Fuel Stations in the State of Bahia

The fuel sector in the national market continues to face strong instabilities concerning price volatility. Several states are suffering from high prices charged at fuel stations, as is the case in Bahia.

Acelen, the company currently operating the Mataripe Refinery, confirmed this week the increase in the price of both gasoline and diesel per liter in the state. Prices will be raised by 6.4% and 1.2%, respectively, at stations in the region.

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According to information from the Fuel Union of Bahia, the refinery raised the price of gasoline sold to distributors by R$ 0.20. Thus, the transfer to the final consumer becomes even greater with this adjustment.

This is not the first time fuel prices have increased in the state of Bahia in 2023. Since March 1st, the price of gasoline has risen by R$ 0.47, but without Acelen’s impact on these numbers.

This increase was related to the resumption of federal taxes on fuels, a decision made by the Lula government as a means of monetary collection.

The current president highlighted this as the main measure to minimize the monetary deficit of the Union in 2023. However, the final consumer suffers from high prices for gasoline at fuel stations.

In Addition to Increases in Gasoline and Diesel Prices, the Fuel Union of Bahia Warns of a R$ 0.06 Increase in the State’s ICMS

The high prices of products at fuel stations in Bahia are reflections of a series of decisions made in the oil and gas sector in recent months.

In addition to the resumption of federal taxes on gasoline and the increase in transfer prices from Acelen to distributors, the Union of Bahia warns of other factors that have contributed to the current scenario.

Among these is the R$ 0.06 increase in the Tax on Circulation of Goods and Services (ICMS) in Bahia.

The state of Bahia suffered from charges of R$ 8 per liter of gasoline at fuel stations in 2022. Now, the union fears the return of this scenario over the coming months.

In a statement, Acelen reported that high prices for gasoline and diesel are also reflections of the policies in the oil and natural gas sector.

Acelen, Operator of Mataripe Refinery, Confirms Price Increase for Gasoline and Diesel at Fuel Stations in Bahia for the Coming Days

The Fuel Union of Bahia Had Already Reported the Increase in Transfers to Distributors by R$ 0.20. Now, Acelen Confirmed the Increase of 6.4% and 1.2% in the Price of Gasoline and Diesel per Liter, Respectively, at Fuel Stations in the Region.

Amid Sector Instabilities, Acelen Confirms Increase in the Price of Gasoline and Diesel per Liter at Fuel Stations in the State of Bahia

In Addition to Increases in Gasoline and Diesel Prices, the Fuel Union of Bahia Warns of a R$ 0.06 Increase in the State’s ICMS

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Acelen, Operator of Mataripe Refinery, Confirms Price Increase for Gasoline and Diesel at Fuel Stations in Bahia for the Coming Days

The Fuel Union of Bahia Had Already Reported the Increase in Transfers to Distributors by R$ 0.20. Now, Acelen Confirmed the Increase of 6.4% and 1.2% in the Price of Gasoline and Diesel per Liter, Respectively, at Fuel Stations in the Region.

Amid Sector Instabilities, Acelen Confirms Increase in the Price of Gasoline and Diesel per Liter at Fuel Stations in the State of Bahia

In Addition to Increases in Gasoline and Diesel Prices, the Fuel Union of Bahia Warns of a R$ 0.06 Increase in the State’s ICMS

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