Easing of sanctions on Russia boosts Brazilian fuel imports.

Diesel and gasoline imports are expected to register further growth in April, according to a survey by DATAGRO Line-upDespite the restrictions on the global fuel supply chain resulting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Brazil has benefited from the temporary suspension of sanctions on derivatives of Russian origin. According to the analysis of the new VIP Report on Oil and Derivatives DATAGROFor April, the expectation is that Russia will remain the main supplier of diesel and gasoline to the Brazilian market. In March, diesel imports totaled 1.29 billion liters, a slight increase of 0.7% year-on-year, although a decrease of 5.6% compared to February 2026. Russian fuel accounted for 78.3% of the total, followed by Saudi Arabia (20.9%) and the United States (0.8%). As for importing agents, Petrobras led with 269.3 million liters, equivalent to 20.9% of the total. Next were Ipiranga (10.9%), Vibra (8.1%), and Raízen (6.6%). To read the… Full VIP report based on the data from DATAGRO Line-upaccess the analysis section from DATAGRO.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.