Petrobras
today announced a 4.1% reduction in gasoline prices and a 6.58% increase in the prices of diesel oil sold to distributors. These changes can affect consumers' pockets and have consequences for the economy, including inflation .
The reduction in gasoline by R$0.12 per liter is welcome for drivers, relieving costs. On the other hand, the increase in diesel could increase logistics costs, potentially resulting in higher prices for final products, impacting inflation.
Inflation is a concern, and fuel prices are influenced by factors such as oil prices and Petrobras policies. At a time of worrying inflation, price increases in key sectors such as diesel could have a significant impact on the economy . Therefore, the evolution of fuel prices could threaten the government's plan to reduce interest rates quickly.