Brazil Extends Fuel Tax Exemption, Costing R$3.57B

Brazil's government extended the zero federal tax rate on gasoline and ethanol, forgoing R$3.57 billion in revenue. This continues an established policy of fuel tax relief, likely aimed at curbing inflation ahead of elections. The fiscal cost adds to budget pressures, potentially complicating the government's fiscal targets.

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