Sindipetro-RS demands answers over diesel supply restrictions

The Rio Grande do Sul Petroleum Workers' Union (Sindipetro-RS) is demanding explanations regarding reports of diesel supply restrictions and shortages within the state. The union is calling for transparency from distributors concerning received volumes, practiced quotas, and the criteria used to supply gas stations and consumers.

Data from the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), analyzed by the Institute for Strategic Studies of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (Ineep), indicates that production at the Alberto Pasqualini Refinery (Refap) in Canoas has exceeded state consumption. Between January and July, Refap produced 18.24 million barrels of diesel against a state consumption of 15.40 million barrels, an 18.5% surplus. In July alone, production was 21.9% higher than consumption.

Míriam Cabreira, president of Sindipetro-RS, stated that Petrobras has fulfilled all contracts and delivered the necessary diesel as planned, suggesting the issue does not lie in production. The union noted that these supply concerns reignite discussions regarding the impact of the privatization of the former BR Distribuidora, now Vibra Energia, on the country's fuel distribution structure.