The drop in diesel and gasoline prices at Petrobras refineries interrupts an upward trend in fuel prices over the last four months

As of today (09/09) the price of diesel and gasoline will be 5% cheaper at Petrobras refineries and at product delivery bases. The reduction interrupts an upward trend in fuel prices over the past four months. Government vetoes Brasduto – Gas Pipeline Expansion Fund that would be financed with pre-salt resources

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The drop in gasoline prices is around R$ 0,0884 per liter, and in diesel it is R$ 0,0922 per liter, on average.

The deduction of Petrobras prices is mainly a reflection of the drop in international oil prices, due to market fears about a possible weakening of consumption with restrictions in some countries, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Last Tuesday (08/09), Brent-type oil was quoted at US$ 39,76 a barrel, with a drop of almost 3%, on average, after having already been voted at US$ 34 in recent weeks .

O WTI, traded on the American market, is being quoted at US$ 36,65 a barrel.

consumer's pocket

The transfer of readjustments at Petrobras refineries to final consumers at service stations, however, is not guaranteed, and depends on a series of issues, such as distribution and resale margins, taxes and the mandatory addition of anhydrous ethanol.