In order to curb the international rise in fuels that affects our country, the Executive announced this Wednesday that it will include 84-octane gasohol, as well as 84 and 90 gasoline, Diesel 2 S-50 and bulk LPG (assorted in taps for cars), in the Petroleum Derived Fuel Price Stabilization Fund (FEPC).
At the conference of the Council of Ministers, the head of Economy and Finance, Óscar Graham, pointed out that “a Through the FEPC, we are adding fuels that are widely used by lower-income segments, such as 84-octane gasoline, 90-octane gasoline, and 84-octane gasohol. This will be for three months and then we will evaluate its continuity”.
In addition, Graham indicated that they are postponing the update of the FEPC Diesel price band until the end of April, because if they update it this month it would mean an abrupt increase of almost S / 1 per gallon.
“We are also incorporating Diesel 2 in the FEPC. We incorporate LPG in bulk, because this is a fuel that is used in taxis, to somewhat mitigate the impact of the rise in fuel prices at an international level.”, he narrowed down.
Vale FISE sube at S / 25
On the other hand, the head of the MEF reported that the value of the discount voucher of the Energy Social Inclusion Fund (FISE) was increased from S/ 20 to S/ 25 to buy the bottle of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) intended for use domestic, in the neediest sectors.
Graham said that the international price of oil has registered volatility in recent months, following starting this year with a value of US$ 80 a barrel and rising to US$ 130. “Now it is at US$ 110”, he said.
In this sense, he indicated that the measures that have been approved in the Council of Ministers are focused and temporary.
“This will benefit nearly 800,000 low-income families nationwide, including the contribution made to soup kitchens”, he pointed out.