Finally, the long awaited end of extra electricity tariff which had been in effect since September 2021. In this way, Brazilians' energy bills will become cheaper in the coming months, although the green flag only starts on April 16th. According to an announcement by the Federal Government, this means a drop of at least 20% in the amount paid per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Not to mention that now we have the news that the worst drought in Brazil in 91 years is over and that our reservoirs are once again full.
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As of April 16, the rate of R$ 14.20 for every 100 kilowatt-hours (kWh) ceases to exist throughout Brazil. This value was based on the price list of each of the companies responsible for supplying energy in the states.
Despite the more optimistic stance of the Ministry of Mines and Energy and President Jair Bolsonaro, the decrease in accounts may be less than stipulated. After all, several specialists already warn that the account should be only 5% or 6% cheaper, as opposed to the 20% that were announced.
Although the decrease in the value of energy expenditure has not been as generous as many people expected, there is reason to celebrate. This is because Brazil managed to get out of the worst drought in the last 91 years, which caused the tariff to be used in the territory national level, both to meet the expenses caused by the climate phenomenon and to discourage consumption unbridled.
Reports pointed out that Brazil managed to stock only 16% of stored energy. However, this year the reservoirs have already managed to reach 65% of the total amount of storage. Thus, the hydraulic crisis that plagued us for at least two years comes to an end.
