A prominent trade group representing Brazilian fuel distributors has issued a formal warning to the government, cautioning that the country faces a significant risk of fuel shortages. The association, which represents major domestic distributors, indicated that current inventory levels for imported fuels—specifically diesel and gasoline—are reaching critically low levels.
The group attributes the looming supply crunch to a combination of rising global prices and local logistical hurdles. According to the distributors, the price gap between international market rates and those set by the state-run oil firm, Petrobras, has made it increasingly difficult for private players to profitably import the additional fuel needed to meet domestic demand.
To prevent a “supply break,” the association is urging the Brazilian government to take immediate action. Their recommendations include closer monitoring of national fuel stocks and potential policy adjustments to ensure that imports remain viable. The warning serves as a call to action for energy regulators to stabilize the market before the shortages begin to impact consumers at the pump.