Petrobras raises the price of aviation kerosene by more than 55% at refineries.

Petrobras announced a price adjustment of 54.63% increase in the price of aviation kerosene (QAV) in its refineries, as communicated by Vibra Distribuidora to air taxi operators last Friday (27). As a result, the price of fuel at airports will be adjusted in the same proportion from April 1, 2026The increase comes amid soaring oil prices, driven by conflicts in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Recent attacks have led to… Partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the main global oil transportation routes, raising the price per barrel above US$ 100In this context, aviation fuels — including QAVFuel, used by turboprop aircraft, jets, and helicopters, and aviation gasoline, intended for piston engines — follow the international price parity, with values directly influenced by the external market. The readjustment tends to generate immediate effects on the Brazilian aviation sector. Currently, approximately 30.6% of airline costs These are linked to the purchase of fuels and lubricants. Given this, an increase of over 50% in the price of… QAV This should put pressure on airfares, especially if the high level of oil prices persists for an extended period.

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