After Trump’s speech, barrel soared again this Friday and traded well above 100 dollars. Regular diesel could rise up to eight cents per liter, while regular gasoline could rise by five cents.
The price of oil rose more than 7% and Asian stock markets fell, after the President of the United States, Donald Trump, attacked Iran with “very force” in the next two to three weeks.
Instability continues to mark the fuel market and could translate, as early as next week, into new increases for consumers.
According to the forecast advanced by the National Association of Fuel Dealers, the Regular diesel can go up to eight cents per liter, while regular gasoline can go up by five cents..
Despite this perspective, the reference value of a barrel of oil fell and was traded below US$ 100 this Wednesday, but soon after Brent oil futures contracts, a reference for Europe, advanced 6.50% to $107.74 per barrel. You will have to wait until the end of the week to see the real impact on prices charged at gas stations.
The Government decided to maintain the tax discount on fuels and also began paying extraordinary support to several sectors. Among the measures planned is support for professional diesel, intended for the transport of goods, fishing and agriculture. The 150 million euro package also covers social institutions, firefighters and taxi companies, seeking to mitigate the impact of rising prices.
