The last reduction of 4.6 % at diesel priceDeclared before Petrobras President, Magda ChambrodIt can have many reactions in the Barra economy, though Economists and sectors representatives Ownership Difchy opinions more The real effects of measurement. From this Monday (03/31), the price of diesel in state refineries It decreased from $ 3.72 to $ 3.55 per literWhich represents a decrease R $ 0.17 per liter. However, the question continues: What will be the impact of this decline on prices on fuel stations and in various sectors of the country’s economy?
Impact on supermarkets and fuel price
Pietro Gasparetto, Legal Adviser to Pará Fuel Retail ContrHe pointed out that there is no specific date for the reduction to reach the fuel stations.
“It is important to say that the price will decrease” cent “in the bombs, as there are many factors involved in prices, such as the diversity of refineries and the impact of the price of vital diesel fuel,” said Gasbarto.
In addition, he stressed that reducing diesel prices should not directly affect the other fuel, such as gasoline or ethanol.
For him, “the change in diesel does not affect the other fuel, especially ethanol that does not come from oil. Until it occurs in gasoline, a similar procedure must be adopted. In 2023, Petrobras changed its price policy, which no longer tracks the price of oil in the international market, is difficult to make predictions.”
George Portugal, President Barans Association for Supermarkets (Quotes)There was also doubts about the immediate effects of this fall.
According to him, “the value of the discount is so small that it is unknown exactly what will affect the final prices.”
Portugal added that although the advertisement is important, it is not yet known when the decline will come to consumers and at any percentage.
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Possible benefits of the local economy
On the other side, Economists in BarraLike Genardo Oliveira, they see optimistic reactions to this diesel reduction.
Oliveira believes that this procedure can Reducing the costs of logistics servicesThus, it can lead to a decrease in consumer prices, especially in The food sector, which relies heavily on land transport.
It indicates that the diesel reduction can have a significant impact on local inflation, because the cost of shipping directly affects the price of basic commodities.
“In the food sector, this fall can be more clear, because the transfer of agricultural and damaged products is strongly dependent. With regard to products such as white line and computers, the effect may be lower, because these elements have a more complex production chain and include other cost factors,” he said.
Likewise, Nelio Burdalo, Economist and Advisor to the Regional Council for the Para-PA/AP/AP/A. Reducing pressure on the prices of various products in the stateSuch as food and consumer goods, as well as reduce the cost of public transport and goods.
And Bordlo said, recalling that the effect may be temporary, “reduces the costs of logistics, which can lead to the decrease in final consumer prices.”
The sectors that can benefit
Many Para Economy sectors may benefit from diesel reduction.
Genardo Oliveira indicated that the scale can stimulate Economy growthsince Low transportation costs They can allow companies to pass a portion of this economy for consumers or increase their profit margins.
According to the economists, sectors such as Agricultural business, industry and a jobThat depends on effective logistical services, has a lot to gain from the low price of diesel. In addition, and Civil Building and MiningThat uses energy diesel machines, can also witness a decrease in operating costs.
Nelio Bordalo added that the sector hunting and agriculture It will also benefit directly, given the extensive use of diesel in operations, either to transport goods or to operate agricultural machines.
Challenges and risks
Despite the potential benefits, Pará union gasparetto pietro gasparetto and economists warn of the risk of being temporary.
The price of diesel is affected by a number of factors, such as International oil quote and the exchange rate variesWhich can lead to an increase in prices at any time. Bordalo suggested that government policies, such as reducing fuel taxes and encouraging biofuel use, can help stabilize long prices in the long term, which reduces dependence on fossil sources and international fluctuations in the market.
Despite receiving the decrease in the price of diesel with to caution For many sectors, there is consensus that it can generate great benefits for Pará economy, especially for consumers and companies that depend on land transport.
No enanto, a Uncertainty about the real influence Fuel prices in bombs and the possibility of a future rise in diesel prices maintain the diagnosis of sectors representatives in a warning tone.
