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Petrobras cuts prices, says Bolsonaro

President Bolsonaro tweeted that state-owned oil company Petrobras has reduced the price of gasoline, diesel, and gas at refineries, by 7.5, 12, and 5 percent, respectively.

He pointed out that diesel prices have fallen 29.1 percent since the beginning of the year, while gasoline is down 30.1, and gas 7.9 percent.

Lucas Berti

Lucas Berti covers international affairs — specialized in Latin American politics and markets. He has been published by Opera Mundi, Revista VIP, and The Intercept Brasil, among others.

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