Petrobras receives R$2.3bn diesel subsidy payment; total reaches R$12.2bn

Petrobras received R$2.3 billion from the federal government for diesel subsidies covering July 16-31, bringing total subsidy payments under the program to R$12.2 billion. The subsidy, authorized by Provisional Measure 1,363/2026, expires on September 26, raising uncertainty about future fuel price support. This payment underscores ongoing government intervention in fuel pricing, which has fiscal and inflationary implications.