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Lula's fuel subsidies and oil export tax extension
President Lula has expanded fuel subsidies and extended the oil export tax, impacting the market ahead of the elections.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 6 November 2026.
The story so far as of 6 November 2026
On October 10, 2026, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expanded subsidies for gasoline, diesel, and ethanol, reducing federal gasoline taxes to zero. The subsidy for gasoline increased from R$ 0.63 to R$ 0.89 per liter. On November 6, 2026, Lula's government extended the 12% tax on crude oil exports until December 31, 2026, to stabilize fiscal revenues amid fluctuating global oil prices.
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Coverage, day by day
- Regulation
Lula extends 12% oil export tax until December
Impact Oil exporters face continued tax pressure, affecting revenue projections.
Sources: Folha de S.Paulo ↗, Jornal de Brasília ↗
- Regulation
Lula expands fuel subsidies, cuts gasoline taxes
Impact Fuel importers and distributors benefit from reduced costs due to the elimination of federal taxes on gasoline.
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