Increase is the result of growth in import costs and biodiesel; Change also reflects 0.08 percentage point on the IPCA of February
From this Saturday (1), the price of the increase of R $ 0.10 per liter, due to the readjustment at ICMS. With this change, the average value of gasoline in Brazil will rise from $ 6.19 to $ 6.29 per liter, which represents a 1.3%increase. This change will also have reflexes in the Consumer Price Index ample () February, which should be impacted at 0.08 percentage point, complicating Central Bank’s efforts to maintain inflation under control. The middle class will be the most affected by this increase as it often uses gasoline. FGV professor Gilberto Braga warns that this situation can negatively influence public perception of the government. In addition to gasoline, the will also have a readjustment, with an increase of $ 0.06 per liter, raising the national average price to $ 6.23, which represents an increase of 1%.
This increase is the result of growth in import costs and biodiesel. A indicated the need for an adjustment in the price of diesel in its refineries, which remains unchanged since a cut made at the end of 2023. Although the company has not yet officially confirmed the increase, it is operating at prices lower than international prices. Currently, the lag of diesel in refineries is $ 0.55 per liter in relation to import parity. In addition, the state -owned company may be dealing with maintenance stop at the Abreu e Lima refinery, which is one of the main diesel production units in the country.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Published by Matheus Oliveira
