# Dirceu blames SP governor for fuel tax hike

> Ex-minister says Tarcísio de Freitas, not Lula, caused fuel tax increase.
- Title: Dirceu blames SP governor for fuel tax hike · Poder360
- Summary: Ex-minister says Tarcísio de Freitas, not Lula, caused fuel tax increase. José Dirceu blamed São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas for approving higher fuel…
- Keywords: icms, tarcísio de freitas, josé dirceu, lula, republicanos, são paulo, fuel tax, reajuste do icms, confaz, Poder360
- Source: Poder360 — https://poder360.com.br/poder-brasil/nao-e-o-lula-e-o-governador-de-sp-diz-dirceu-sobre-alta-do-icms
- Author: PODER360
- Published: 2026-11-07T00:26:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: icms, tarcísio de freitas, josé dirceu, lula, pt, republicanos, são paulo, fuel tax, reajuste do icms, confaz, news, politics
## Dirceu criticizes Tarcísio de Freitas
Ex-minister José Dirceu blamed São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas for fuel tax increase.

> Enquanto o governo Lula banca subsídio no diesel, Tarcísio vota para aumentar o imposto que vai para o caixa do estado de São Paulo. ICMS é imposto estadual
## Tax increase approved by Confaz
Confaz approved new fuel tax rates on October 27, 2026.
## Tax rates take effect in February 2027
New ICMS rates for gasoline and diesel take effect in February 2027.
## Gasoline tax increases
Gasoline tax rises from R$ 1.57 to R$ 1.64 per liter.
## Diesel tax increases
Diesel tax increases from R$ 1.17 to R$ 1.30 per liter.
## Gas stove tax increases
Gas stove tax increases from R$ 1.47 to R$ 1.54 per liter.
## Confaz decision process
Confaz approved tax changes with state representatives from different political groups.
## Tarcísio's voting history
Tarcísio opposed tax increase during election campaign but voted for it after second round.
## ICMS is state tax
ICMS is a state-level tax, not federal.
## Lula not responsible
Dirceu said Lula did not cause tax increase, blaming Tarcísio instead.
## Political alignment
Tax changes approved by states with political allies of Lula.
## Tax increase impact
Tax increase affects fuel prices for consumers in São Paulo.
## Political context
Tax increase occurs during election period for 2026.
## Key takeaway

José Dirceu blamed São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas for approving higher fuel taxes, not Lula.