The president of the National Council of Private Enterprise (Conep), Celso Marranzini, recently spoke out about the tense situation facing service station owners in the country due to the costs associated with the use of card terminals for bank card transactions. Faced with the retailers’ warning to remove these devices, Marranzini made an urgent call to prioritize negotiation to avoid affecting citizens.<\/p>\n\n
Marranzini emphasized that the conflict requires a deep analysis that transcends the use of payment devices. The executive explained that the increase in fuel prices has modified the financial reality of retailers. As the cost of the product rises, the profit margin, even if it remains the same in absolute terms, represents a smaller percentage of the total value paid by the consumer.<\/p>\n\n\n
The conditions have changed. Gasoline used to cost 200 pesos and now it costs 300, and the margins are the same.<\/p>Celso Marranzini, president of Conep<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n
From this perspective, the business leader suggested that the solution must be comprehensive and focus on reviewing the sector’s cost structure and profit margins, rather than centering the discussion solely on bank commissions.<\/p>\n\n
Retailers’ stance and the impact on the consumer<\/h3>\n\n
The National Association of Gasoline Retailers (Anadegas) has expressed its concern, noting that financial commissions absorb approximately 27% of their gross profits. Given this scenario, the union has warned about the possibility of removing card terminals from its 780 affiliated stations if a satisfactory agreement is not reached.<\/p>\n\n
Faced with this measure, Marranzini was categorical in rejecting any action that hinders user transactions. For the head of Conep, pressure tactics that harm the end consumer are not the appropriate way to resolve commercial disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n
- The call for consensus:<\/strong> Marranzini insisted that dialogue is the fundamental tool for resolving differences without affecting market operations.<\/li>
- Social comparison:<\/strong> The president of Conep compared this situation with other sectors, stressing that forceful measures, such as the suspension of essential services, should not be used as pressure mechanisms, as they end up negatively impacting the population.<\/li>
- Search for alternatives:<\/strong> The sector is currently looking for a new collection scheme that allows for easing the operational burden on retailers without compromising the ease of payment that drivers demand.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n
For the moment, the parties involved keep the conflict open while waiting for the negotiation tables to allow finding a balance point that guarantees the sustainability of the fuel business and the peace of mind of users at service stations.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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