To increase sector predictability, Petrobras must disclose detailed information on anticipated imports, including product specifications, purchase and sale prices, vessel names, and arrival dates. ANP declared a state of heightened alert (“sobreaviso”) whereby all relevant producers, importers, and distributors, including Petrobras, Refinaria de Manaus, Refinaria de Mataripe, Vibra, Ipiranga, Raízen, and several importers and distributors, must submit frequent data on stock levels and import activities for gasoline A and diesel fuel grades S10 and S500.
ANP implemented an exceptional national measure allowing companies to temporarily forgo the regulatory obligation to maintain minimum weekly fuel stocks until April 30, facilitating stock movement closer to consumption points and smoother supply flows. Additionally, the agency issued notifications highlighting legal obligations against unjustified supply refusal and abusive pricing, alerting stakeholders to possible penalties.
These moves are complemented by a new government decree establishing differentiated diesel pricing mechanisms for Petrobras/refineries and importers, reflecting import parity and regional price adjustments, introduced as diesel prices surged 20% at retail in March. ANP will provide a technical report on the national supply situation to the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade) for further evaluation. The coordinated regulatory interventions suggest proactive steps to safeguard Brazil’s fuel market amid global uncertainty and domestic price pressures.
This article was curated and published as part of our South American energy market coverage.
