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Petrobras Raises Diesel Prices Amid Geopolitical Tensions

3/15/2026

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Petrobras raised diesel prices to 3.65 reais per liter, effective March 14, 2025, after federal tax breaks shielded consumers.
Crude traded near $100 per barrel amid geopolitical tensions.
The government cut diesel taxes to zero and imposed a 12% crude-export tax.
Petrobras plans to join a voluntary diesel subsidy program, pending ANP guidance.
Petrobras reported 15.6 billion reais in net profit for Q4 2025, driven by record exports.

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Petrobras raised diesel prices to 3.65 reais per liter, effective March 14, 2025, after federal tax breaks shielded consumers.
Crude traded near $100 per barrel amid geopolitical tensions.
The government cut diesel taxes to zero and imposed a 12% crude-export tax.
Petrobras plans to join a voluntary diesel subsidy program, pending ANP guidance.
Petrobras reported 15.6 billion reais in net profit for Q4 2025, driven by record exports.