The refineries are being used with a load close to the maximum projected. In March the company reached 91 percent of the total utilization factor of the park.
For this year, the resolution set as a mandatory target 24.86 million units of Decarbonization Credit (CBIO). In 2022, the target established is 35.98 million CBIO units issued by fuel producers and importers.
Of the nine groups and services surveyed by the institute, eight saw an increase in August, chief among them transport, up 1.46 percent, pulled by fuels. Gasoline surged 2.8 percent, ethanol 4.5 percent, compressed gas 2.06 percent, and diesel oil 1.79 percent.
The hike in fuel prices is part of the Brazilian government’s agenda in Brasília for the second day in a row. Finance Minister Eduardo Guardia and Energy Minister Moreira Franco met Petrobras CEO Pedro Parente today (May 22) to address the issue.
Brazil’s Finance Minister Eduardo Guardia said the government is considering the reduction of taxes on fuel, but remains undecided on the topic. The statement was made today (May 21). President Michel Temer summoned a meeting to discuss the subject tonight.
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