The opinion segment "The Accounts," hosted by José Gomes Ferreira, dedicates this week to analysing the mechanisms behind fuel price formation. The article raises the question of what are really the causes of the rise in gasoline and diesel prices, questioning the common narrative.
The programme seeks to demonstrate that the wars between Russia and Ukraine, often pointed out as the main culprit, are not the only factor responsible for the price increases. This analysis aims to deconstruct the simplistic idea that armed conflicts are the only reason for the rise in fuel prices.
The Gulf War is also mentioned as another event frequently associated with spikes in fuel prices, but the article suggests that there are other price formation mechanisms that deserve to be explored and understood by the public.
