“The cheapest gasoline in the world is ours,” Bolsonaro says.

After spending days in criticizing Petrobras Because of the fuel price adjustment, President Jair Bolsonaro (PL), Saturday night (12/3), reported in a video post at the Deep Brazil conference, that gasoline The Brazilian is the cheapest in the world.

“The problems we are facing at the moment: we have inflation, yes, an excess of fuel, but it is happening all over the world. We are doing our best. Those who search and see know that the cheapest gasoline in the world is ours. We are also suffering,” Bolsonaro declared. , but not to the same extent as the people there.”

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Gasoline price has an explanation! Some indicators are responsible for the value of a liter of gasoline, which is passed to the consumer when bottling.Getty Images

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There are four taxes levied on fuel sold at gas stations: three federal (Cide, PIS/Pasep, and Cofins) and one state (ICMS).Getty Images

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In the case of gasoline, according to data from the National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), the price composition at stations is based on a percentage above each tax.Getty Images

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The price of the pump includes the tax burden and the work of other agents in the marketing sector, such as importers, distributors, sellers and biofuel producers.Getty Images

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In addition to Petrobras’ profit, the ultimate value depends on international moves in relation to the cost of oil, and ends up being directly influenced by the real situation – whether it is valued or devalued.Getty Images

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The composition, then, is as follows: 27.9% – state tax (ICMS); 11.6% – federal taxes (Cide, PIS / Pasep and Cofins); 32.9% – Petrobras’ dividend; 15.9% – the cost of ethanol in the mix and 11.7% – fuel distribution and resaleGetty Images

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The rise of the US currency on the stock exchange, for example, increases the price of fuel and can be considered the main villain of the consumer’s pocket, since Brazil imports oil and pays for a barrel in dollars, which is more than the Brazilian real. 400 in current conversion Getty Images

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Statewide, the ICMS rate varies from place to place, but accounts for, on average, 78% of the tax burden on alcohol and diesel and 66% on gasoline, according to Fecombustíveis studies.Getty Images

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The representative of the country did not indicate the data on which such information was based. However, one of the most important advisories on this topic in the world shows a ranking where the price of gasoline in Brazil is lower than the world average.

according to Global Petroleum Prices Advisory, Venezuela is the country with the cheapest fuel in the world, among 170 countries and regions analyzed in its latest weekly report, released on March 7.. According to the same ranking, Brazil ranks 90th, behind countries such as the United States and Paraguay. Hong Kong is the most expensive. Looking at gasoline only, the country ranks 81st.

Gasoline is sold, on average, for $1.29 worldwide, as of March 7. Meanwhile, in Brazil, at $1,287. In Venezuela, for example, a liter is worth $0.025.

Consulting explains that the differences between gasoline prices in the world are due to different types of taxes and gasoline subsidies. All countries buy oil in international markets at the same prices but impose different taxes. This is the reason for the difference in the retail price of gasoline.

The President reiterated that on Friday night (3/11) he passed a bill setting ICMS charges for fuel and resetting PIS/Cofins for diesel, oil and cooking gas.

The event organized by the Conservador-Liberal Institute and Right Movements was held in Londrina, Paraná, with the presence of many Bolsonaristas. Names, such as the names of Federal Representatives Eduardo Bolsonaro (União-SP), 03 son of the president; Carla Zampelli (União-SP); and Felipe Barros (União-PR); from the state representative Anna Carolina Campagnolo (Union-SC); The head of the PTB in Sao Paulo, Ottavio Fachori, was present.

Last Thursday (3/10), The Petrobras announced an 18.8% increase in gasoline and 24.9% in diesel at refineriesAdded to 16.1% in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The amendment took effect on Friday (11/3).