The government announced that it will maintain its current policy to deal with the rising fuel prices, instead of adopting generalized aid to the population. The position was expressed by members of the executive, who argued that indiscriminate help would not be the correct approach for the situation.
According to the government, balance in public accounts is essential and must be preserved. For this reason, the strategy involves directing support to the most vulnerable sectors of society, instead of applying measures that benefit the entire population equally.
The executive argues that this selective approach also allows for more effective control of inflation. By focusing on the most needy groups, the government believes it can prevent other prices in the economy from rising as much as they would with generalized subsidies.
The government's position contrasts with any pressure for broader support measures to be adopted for citizens given the continuous rise in fuel prices, which has impacted the overall cost of living.
