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Petrobras Will Hold the ‘Fireworks’ and Will Not Immediately Pass Fuel Price Fluctuations to Consumers

Written by Roberta Souza
Published on 18/05/2023 at 10:37
Updated on 18/05/2023 at 21:04
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Petrobras President Reveals Flexible And Advantageous Pricing Strategy For The State-Owned Company

Under the leadership of President Jean Paul Prates, Petrobras announced a new pricing policy strategy aimed at absorbing fluctuations in the fuel market without immediately passing them on to consumers. Prates explained the details of this strategy during an interview held on Wednesday, the 17th.

New Pricing Approach For Petrobras Fuels

According to President Prates, the prices set by the state-owned company will lie within a range between two limits: the cost to the customer and the economic advantage for the company. With this new strategy, Petrobras will be able to retain part of the market volatility, preventing consumers from being immediately impacted by price adjustments.

International Reference And Greater Flexibility

Prates emphasized that Petrobras will continue to use international prices as a reference, but will now have greater flexibility to negotiate values considered more competitive for fuels. He stressed that importers and private refineries will be required to compete with a large Brazilian company that has refineries in the country and knows how to use logistics cooperatively, aiming to offer the best alternative for the end consumer.

Transparency And Price Stability

During the interview with GloboNews, Prates ensured that the new pricing strategy is transparent, despite criticism from market sectors regarding the unclear criteria previously adopted by the company. With the new model, Petrobras will be able to absorb changes in international prices over a period of up to two days, providing stability and not volatility for the Brazilian economy and its citizens.

Commitment To The Brazilian Economy

Jean Paul Prates highlighted Petrobras’ commitment to providing the best alternative for the end customer, considering both the interests of the state-owned company and the need to maintain fair and competitive fuel prices. The new strategy seeks to balance costs for consumers and the company’s profitability, contributing to the stability of the fuel market in the country.

With this new pricing approach, Petrobras aims to establish a more balanced relationship with the market and offer better conditions for consumers. Transparency and flexibility are key elements of this new policy, which aims to strengthen the position of the state-owned company and ensure benefits for both the Brazilian economy and its citizens.

Roberta Souza

Author for the Click Petróleo e Gás portal since 2019, responsible for publishing over 8,000 articles that have garnered millions of views, combining technical expertise, clarity, and engagement to inform and connect readers. A Petroleum Engineer with a postgraduate degree in Industrial Unit Commissioning, I also bring practical experience and background in the agribusiness sector, which broadens my perspective and versatility in producing specialized content. I develop content topics, disseminate job opportunities, and create advertising materials tailored for the industry audience. For content suggestions, job vacancy promotion, or advertising proposals, please contact via email: santizatagpc@gmail.com. We do not accept resumes

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