The price of diesel will fall by seven cents per liter next Monday, according to a forecast released by the Ministry of Finance on Friday. Gasoline goes up in cents.
Starting Monday, the average selling price of diesel to the public is expected to fall by 6.8 cents. The May 16 fluctuation forecast is different for gasoline, which should be a cent more expensive.
These values have already been calculated on the basis of the reduction in the Petroleum Products Tax (ISP) implemented by the Government on the 2nd day. Next week, “the ISP’s unit prices will remain the same while maintaining the current discounts.” , confirms the Ministry of Fernando Medina.
In this way, the ministry adds, will reduce the global tax burden on fuels with two measures in place – a weekly ISP review mechanism in place since October and a reduction in the unit rates of this tax to match the 13% VAT rate. % valid from May – continues to “total 21.5 cents per liter of diesel and 22.5 cents per liter of petrol”.
The ISP’s update mechanism, which will ensure the recovery of extra VAT revenue as prices rise, will be reviewed next Friday, May 20, the government said.