Government announces measures to curb rising aviation fuel prices.

The Federal Government announced, on Monday afternoon (6), a set of emergency measures to mitigate the impacts of the increase in fuel prices. In the aviation sector, the actions were structured by the Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor), in coordination with the Ministry of Finance, with the objective of preserving the supply of flights and reducing pressure on fares, given the rise in aviation kerosene (QAv). The package will be implemented through a Provisional Measure (MP), after the 54.63% readjustment in the price of QAv, announced by Petrobras at the beginning of April. The increase reflects the appreciation of oil in the international market, driven by tensions in the Persian Gulf. The Minister of Finance, Dario Durigan, highlighted that the measures were carefully designed to guarantee fiscal efficiency and a direct impact on the sector. “Today we are announcing another important set of actions, all carefully studied and within the forecast of fiscal impact for the year,” he stated. :: Package of measures for the aviation sector As an immediate measure, Petrobras implemented a transition mechanism for distributors, with an initial pass-through of 18% of the readjustment and the remainder to be paid in six installments, starting in July 2026. This initiative creates a window for the implementation of other actions. A financing line will also be made available through the National Civil Aviation Fund (Fnac), aimed at fuel acquisition, with risk assumed by the companies, of up to R$ 2.5 billion per company. The operation will be the responsibility of the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES). In addition, a credit line for working capital in the amount of R$ 1 billion will be created. The financial conditions and eligibility criteria will be defined by the National Monetary Council (CMN), with risk borne by the Union. The Federal Government will also publish a decree that eliminates PIS/Cofins rates on aviation fuel, which should generate a direct reduction of approximately R$ 0.07 per liter of fuel. Finally, airlines will be able to postpone, until December, the payment of air navigation fees to the Department of Airspace Control (Decea), relating to the months of April to June 2026.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.