Lula’s government in Brazil lowers fuel prices ahead of runoff vote against Flavio Bolsonaro
A new decree eliminates federal taxes on the import and sale of gasoline for 30 days, with the possibility of an extension.
The Hindu reports that a new decree eliminates federal taxes on the import and sale of gasoline for 30 days, with the possibility of an extension.
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- Flavio Bolsonaro
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