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Entities in the fuel sector released, this Friday, the 20th, a joint note in which they warn of the risk of shortages in the country and request measures from the .
According to the document, the request comes in light of the developments of the war in the Middle East and the impacts on the international oil and derivatives market.
In this context, the entities state that the actions adopted so far, such as reducing taxes on diesel, tend to have a limited effect on the final price for the consumer.
Furthermore, the sector explains that the diesel sold at gas stations is composed of a mixture of diesel A and biodiesel, which, according to the institutions, interferes with the way in which economic measures are passed on to the consumer.
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As reported, there was an increase in the price of pure diesel at refineries, which could result in an increase in the final value of the fuel sold at stations.
According to the note, other factors also influence prices, such as negotiations in the domestic market and replacement costs, which vary depending on economic conditions.
Faced with this scenario, the entities defend the adoption of measures to avoid worsening the risk of shortages in the country.
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