Brazil fuel subsidies hit R$7.6B in September; export tax raises R$2.9B

Brazil's fuel subsidies reached R$7.6 billion in September, while a petroleum export tax generated R$2.9 billion, partially offsetting the cost. Natural resource exploration revenues rose 71.9%, indicating fiscal pressure from energy policy. The data suggests ongoing government intervention in fuel markets, with implications for fiscal balance and inflation.

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