
The federal government signed a provisional measure that grants a subsidy of R$1 per liter for diesel to producers and importers, in addition to reducing taxes on gasoline by R$0.63 per liter, valid from September 10th to October 5th, amid the rise in Brent oil above US$100 and the proximity of the presidential election.
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The government announced measures to contain the impact of the rise in international oil prices on fuel prices in Brazil, in the midst of the presidential election and with more than 25% of the diesel consumed being imported.
The PT member also signed a provisional measure that authorizes a subsidy of R$1 per liter for diesel.
The measures were announced less than a month before the presidential election and amid the rise in oil prices on the international market.
Brent oil, an international reference, once again surpassed the US$100 per barrel mark this Wednesday, following the worsening of conflicts in the Middle East. More than 25% of the diesel consumed in Brazil is imported.
The diesel subsidy will be granted to producers and importers who join the program. The value of R$1 per liter may be changed or interrupted according to market conditions, and the discount must be passed on to the sales price.
In gasoline, the reduction of R$0.63 per liter is exclusively a reduction in taxes. It replaces the subsidy that was in force and ends this Wednesday.
With the new measure, taxes on gasoline now amount to R$0.16 per liter. The new rates are valid from September 10th to October 5th.
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The diesel subsidy will be renewed after October 5 if the price of Brent crude oil remains above US$90 per barrel
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a provisional measure that creates the third phase of Desenrola Brasil, allowing the Union to purchase debt portfolios at auction and pass on the discount obtained in full to debtors, with the potential to benefit up to 15 million people and renegotiate R$75 billion in debt.

The government announced a new Desenrola program focused on installment and revolving credit card debts and personal credit without consignment, with the Union purchasing credit portfolios with a 90% discount, estimating a disbursement of R$15 billion to acquire R$150 billion in debt. Furthermore, it banned fixed-odd online betting, games and virtual casinos, including 'Jogo do Tigrinho', and sent a bill to Congress establishing penalties for those who explore, operate or advertise bets, with a deadline for voluntary withdrawal until October 5th and bank refund between October 9th and 14th.

The strike by Caixa Econômica Federal employees completes 12 days this Tuesday (22), with face-to-face service paralyzed at branches in Biritiba-Mirim, Mogi das Cruzes, Poá and Suzano. Workers again rejected the bank's proposal for a Collective Labor Agreement, while the union claims that the strike is taking place throughout Brazil. Customers can use digital channels and self-service terminals.
Senacon initiated 70 administrative sanctioning proceedings against gas stations due to signs of abusive price increases, with fines of up to R$14 million. The ANP sent inspection acts that recorded margin increases of more than 70% at stations in Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, São Paulo and Paraná. An emergency national meeting was called for Tuesday (22) with consumer protection bodies for coordinated inspection actions.
The federal government announced new measures to contain the rise in fuel prices, including reducing taxes on gasoline and ethanol and subsidizing diesel, with an estimated cost of R$7 billion per month. The measures are valid from September 10th to October 9th and total R$12.5 billion in September, considering the previous diesel subsidy. Planning Minister Bruno Moretti stated that the package uses available fiscal space and seeks to mitigate the effects of rising oil prices due to the war in the Middle East.

Despite employment and income growth in Brazil since 2019, consumer confidence remains low due to high debt, use of expensive credit and changes in the composition of the population, which mask the lack of real improvement in working conditions and purchasing power, especially among the poorest.