Brazil ends R$1.40 imported diesel subsidy, cites oil price evolution

Brazil's ministry announced it will not renew the R$1.40 per liter subsidy on imported diesel, a measure introduced to cushion price spikes. The decision is reversible if oil prices evolve, but signals a shift toward market-based pricing. This could raise domestic fuel costs and feed inflation, while easing fiscal pressure.

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