Brazil will not renew the R$1.40 imported diesel subsidy: what changes now
The R$1.40 per litre add-on expired without renewal. A separate R$2.12 subsidy remains, and the Finance Ministry says it could reassess if oil prices rise.
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Quick answer
Brazil's Finance Ministry said on the night of November 13, 2026, that it will not renew the R$1.40 per litre add-on for imported diesel. The add-on came from Ordinance 3,082 of October 13 and expired after about a month. A R$2.12 per litre subsidy remains in force, and the ministry says it could review the measure depending on oil prices.[1][2]
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In this article
Why it mattersWhat was decidedWhat importers receiveWhy the measure could returnWhat to watchWhat you can doWhat we don't know yetSourcesKey points
- The R$1.40 per litre add-on was created by Ordinance 3,082 and will not be renewed after it expired.[1]
- The R$2.12 per litre subsidy for road diesel remains in force, under Ordinance 3,181.[1]
- According to industry reports, importers now receive R$2.12 per litre, down from R$3.52 since mid-October.[2]
- The Finance Ministry says a reassessment is not ruled out and depends on how oil prices develop.[1]
Why it matters
Diesel powers trucks, ships and farm machinery. When import costs change, the effect can reach freight and then the goods transported. There is no public data yet on how much of the diesel sold in Brazil is imported, or how distributors will pass the change on to consumers.[1]
What was decided
On Friday night, November 13, the Finance Ministry said the R$1.40 per litre add-on for imported diesel would not be renewed. The benefit had been created by Ordinance 3,082 of October 13 and lasted just over a month. With the add-on gone, imported diesel keeps only the R$2.12 per litre subsidy.[1]
The decision does not change the R$2.12 subsidy for road diesel, which remains in force. That part was extended by Ordinance 3,181 of October 27. The exact end date of that benefit still needs confirmation in the Official Gazette.[1]
What importers receive
Since mid-October, importers received R$3.52 per litre, combining the add-on and the main subsidy. With the add-on gone, the figure falls to R$2.12 per litre, according to industry reports. The R$1.40 difference is what changes for importers.[2]
That figure does not translate automatically into pump prices. The effect depends on how much each importer passes on and on the cost of oil over the period, which the decision does not control directly.[2]
Why the measure could return
The Finance Ministry has not ruled out new measures. According to its statement, a reassessment depends on how oil prices evolve. The benefit is therefore not permanent, and the government can adjust it as the market moves.[1]
In the Senate, the main text of PLP 299/2026 was approved on November 12. According to industry reporting, it would allow up to R$10.5 billion in spending on this subsidy to fall outside the 2026 fiscal target. That provision still depends on a final vote and confirmation in the official text.[2]
What to watch
Three points deserve attention in the coming days: the end date of the R$2.12 subsidy, which some sources place around November 26 but has not been confirmed; diesel prices at distributors; and any new Finance Ministry ordinance.[1]
What you can do
- If you work in transport or freight, ask your supplier whether diesel prices have changed in recent weeks.[1]
- Follow the Official Gazette for the final ordinance and the end date of the R$2.12 subsidy.[1]
What we don't know yet
- The exact date the R$2.12 subsidy ends. Sources give November 26, but this is not officially confirmed.
- How much of the diesel sold in the country is imported, and therefore how much the decision affects final prices.
- Whether the Finance Ministry will reissue the add-on if oil prices rise again.
Sources
- Tribuna do Sertão (Agência Brasil text): Governo não renova subsídio de R$ 1,40 ao diesel importado (accessed Nov 14, 2026)
- Eixos: Fazenda não vai renovar subsídio de R$ 1,40 ao diesel importado (accessed Nov 14, 2026)