Sanctioned in October 2024, the Future Fuel Law established the annual increase in the percentage of biodiesel present in diesel. The adjustment of these percentages will be promoted with the coordination of the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE), that will periodically assess the feasibility of this implementation, with the aim of reaching 20% biodiesel in diesel oil by 2030. In this way, logistical and industrial operations that use fossil fuels must reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 1% per year.
These changes, however, they brought important debates for the transportation and logistics sectors, mainly when the subject is cost. As Vitor Sabag explains, fuel specialist of theGasoline – multifunctional solution company that automates supply management –, currently, biodiesel costs about 30% more than the diesel A supplied by Petrobras. "The gradual increase in the percentage of biodiesel in the blend has the potential to raise the final cost of fuel for consumers", comment
According to Sabag, the expanded use of biodiesel in truck engines and agricultural equipment has technical challenges. The current quality of fuel has generated numerous debates within the sector due to causing the formation of sludge in engines, something that reduces the vehicle's lifespan and increases the maintenance costs of the machine that are passed on in the service price
It is essential that the competent authorities carefully consider important aspects in the implementation of the measures. The use of biodiesel presents challenges that must be taken into account, as maintenance costs and reduction of vehicle efficiency. It is necessary to balance sustainability and economic viability, ensuring that environmental goals do not cause disproportionate harm to the transportation sector and the economy as a whole, complete Sabag
Despite the operational difficulties, Gasola sees the Future Fuel Law as something positive. Sustainable practices are the future. If we do not take care of the planet now, we will pay the bill soon. And in the fight against the emission of polluting gases, we make available, within our platform, tools that help the manager measure the environmental impact of their fleet with CO2 emission metrics. Already the law, by itself, it is a very important step and we are following it step by step in the hope that the government can align its regulations with the reality of the country and make progressive advances in the appropriate measures, concludes
