Brazilian government regulates R$ 0.44 subsidy per liter of gasoline

2026-05-26

The Brazilian federal government has announced a new measure to attempt to control fuel prices in the country. Last Monday, a decree was published creating a subsidy of R$ 0.44 for each liter of gasoline. This decision is part of a strategy by the economic team to reduce the impact of prices on drivers.

The new rule will take effect starting May 25. According to official data, this measure will have a high cost for the State. It is estimated that the government will need to invest approximately R$ 1.2 billion per month to maintain this subsidy and ensure the price reduction at the pumps.

To formalize the change, the government published a decree and an ordinance in an extra edition of the Official Gazette of the Union. These documents explain the technical rules of how the amount will be passed on to producers and importers. The primary goal is for the R$ 0.44 discount to be felt directly by consumers at gas stations.

This initiative seeks to stabilize the national economy at a time of fluctuation in international oil prices. Specialists are now observing how this expenditure will affect the public budget in the coming months. The government is expected to continue monitoring the market to assess whether new measures will be necessary in the future.