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Experts say BR privatization weakened Brazil’s ability to contain fuel prices
According to a report by Agência Brasil, industry specialists and oil-sector groups say what they describe as abusive fuel price increases in Brazil are not explained by international volatility alone. The report cites cases of gasoline being sold for R$9 a liter at some...
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Environment
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Entertainment
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Health & Science
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