Minister Alexandre Silveira states that the adoption of E32 will lead Brazil to self-sufficiency in gasoline, eliminating imports.

The Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, announced that the increase in the mandatory blend of anhydrous ethanol in gasoline to 32% (E32) will be considered at the next meeting of the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE), scheduled for the beginning of May. With this measure, Brazil strengthens its energy sovereignty and moves towards self-sufficiency in gasoline, eliminating imports of the fuel. The announcement was made this Friday (24) in Uberaba (MG), during the opening of the Minas Gerais Sugar and Ethanol Harvest, which should reach 83.3 million tons, representing an 11.6% increase compared to the previous cycle. In the country, the expectation is that 4 billion more tons of ethanol will be produced this year. According to the minister, the measure is the result of the successful work carried out by President Lula's government in the energy sector, mainly through the Future Fuel Law, and is also another response from Brazil to the adverse international scenario, focusing on energy sovereignty. “We will submit the E32 proposal to the CNPE (National Energy Policy Council), increasing the anhydrous ethanol content in gasoline from 30% to 32%, a percentage that we already had approved tests for when we adopted E30. It's a new economy generating jobs and income. It's the energy revolution that President Lula committed to making for Brazil and is delivering with flying colors, revitalizing the national economy. And we will become self-sufficient in gasoline. Absurdly, the previous government sold refineries. In a time of war like this, we see the importance of security of supply,” stated the minister. The measure has the potential to reduce the need for gasoline imports by approximately 500 million liters per month, a volume sufficient to eliminate external dependence on fuel imports and place Brazil, for the first time, in a position of self-sufficiency. The proposal is based on tests already carried out in the country, which proved the technical viability of the mixture during the studies conducted for E30 in 2025, guaranteeing safety for its implementation. With an exceptional and temporary character, the initiative should have an initial validity of 180 days, extendable for an equal period, according to the CNPE's decision. In addition to reducing external dependence, the measure contributes to optimizing the logistics of the fuel sector, by freeing up infrastructure currently used for gasoline imports, which can increase efficiency in the supply of other products, such as diesel. The proposal is part of a set of actions by the MME aimed at ensuring energy security in the short term and consolidating structural solutions for the country.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.