New gasoline and diesel sales contracts will provide more flexibility, making it possible to adjust commercial conditions according to the market, representing an important step for Petrobras' positioning

Petrobras informs, in a relevant fact this morning (10/09), that it has approved new contractual models for the sale of Type A gasoline and road and marine diesel oil to fuel distributors, with a view to simplifying some processes, increasing competitiveness and bringing flexibility for Petrobras in adopting new commercial strategies.

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In the current market scenario, characterized by the entry of products imported by third parties and the process of divestment of refining assets, it is necessary to promote improvements in some commercial and operational clauses.

These adjustments, defined based on the experience gained over the term of the current contracts and as a result of customer feedback, seek to strengthen the commercial relationship with our customers and the Company's competitiveness.

According to Petrobras, the new contracts will provide more flexibility, making it possible to adjust commercial conditions according to the market, representing an important step towards the positioning of the state-owned company in the new competitive environment. It is important to emphasize that there are no changes in the pricing practices of these products, which follow the alignment of international markets.

The new contracts will still be submitted for approval by the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), in accordance with current regulations.

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 resort to Natural Gas Vehicle (GNV), are migrating to biomethane, since CNG is also starting to weigh on the pocket. Biogas can be used without problems in vehicles that have a gas kit.

Petrobras made a new readjustment in the price of CNG, increasing 39% for distributors. According to the survey carried out by the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), in the last week of May, the price of vehicular gas to the final consumer already reached R$ 4,199 in some points of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Given this, despite not being a new solution, biogas has become popular because it yields more and is cheaper.

Currently, only ten fuel stations in Rio de Janeiro offer GNC biomethane (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 dissipates quickly, which reduces the risk of explosions. and fires. While alcohol ignites at 200ºC and gasoline at 300ºC, for biogas to ignite it needs to be subjected to a temperature above 620ºC.

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, Neogás.