Minister of Mines and Energy did not explain when there may be a downward readjustment, but stated that price is under control
The Minister of Mines and Energy, said on Wednesday (5.FEV.2025) that sees a prospect of falling the price of diesel in the short future. In conversation with CNN BrazilSilveira stated that the price of fuel is controlled, but did not explain when and why the value of diesel can be readjusted down.
According to the minister There is no reason for drastic measures On the part of the government or truckers – one of the main classes impacted by the increase in fuel value – because the price practiced in Brazil is still lower than the international parity price.
Even with the 6.3% in the price of the liter of fuel produced by Friday (31.jan), the value of diesel marketed at Brazilian posts is still 6% below international parity. The data are from the report of the (Brazilian Association of Fuel Importers) of this 4th (5.FEV).
“There is no reason to say that the price of diesel is above average, because we ended the international parity price. We are under stability. There is a perspective including price stability and even fall in the future and I believe that in the brief future ”said Silveira.
Silveira wants adhesion to OPEC+
Silveira stated that he considers important the government to approve Brazil’s entry into the (organization of oil and allies exporting countries) at the CNPE (National Energy Policy Council), scheduled for 18 February.
In the minister’s view, Brazil’s presence at the meetings of the oil producers is strategic and that the country can convince other members to accelerate the energy transition. “I believe we will join OPEC+ and that this will be very important to the country’s economic and sustainable development”he declared.
