In Florianopolis, the price of a 13 kg cylinder of cooking gas or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) is 128 reais. The survey was conducted by ANP and covers the period from 29 May to 4 June.

In Santa Catarina, the average price of gasoline is 122.34 reais. Photo: Disclosure/ND

The survey collected prices from various locations in the capital, including two at Jardim Atlântico with prices of 119 and 121 reais, a gas station in the Trindade area at 122 reais, and another in Rio Tavares at 128 reais. balloon 13 kg.

Thus, it was found that the price of LPG in the capital is on average 122.50 reais. With a minimum value of 119 BRL and a maximum of 128 BRL.

Compared to other municipalities in Santa Catarina, Florianópolis ranks 9th in terms of the average price of cooking gas among all municipalities. Before him: Mafra (R$123.25), Itajai (R$123.85), Videira (R$124), Biguaçu (R$125), Brusque (R$125.67), Chapeco (R$126), San José. (128 reais) and Caçador (140 reais).

Why is the price so high?

Recently, there has been a rise in the price of Brent oil, which is the benchmark for Petrobras in Brazil, which exceeded $72 last year and now exceeds $120 (equivalent to reals), according to economist Guilherme Alano. 560), representing an increase of approximately 66%.

“The increase in the price of cooking gas was even smaller than this increase, as it was partly mitigated by government tax exemption policies or Petrobras’ inability to fully pass on prices, otherwise the increase would have been even greater,” he said. explains Alan.

However, he emphasizes that as long as oil prices escalate and the war between Ukraine and Russia, one of the world’s major producers, continues, prices will remain high.