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Brazil fuel fraud and petroleum crime legislation
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Authorities in Brazil have identified systemic fuel fraud and adulteration linked to organized crime. Experts from the Instituto Combustível Legal have noted that criminal involvement extends beyond gas stations to include distributors and transport companies, utilizing manipulated technology to alter fuel compositions. In response to these sophisticated criminal structures, the Brazilian Senate approved Bill PL 1482/2019. This legislation increases penalties for the theft and robbery of petroleum, natural gas, biofuels, and lubricants. The law targets the entire supply chain, establishing prison sentences of up to 10 years for theft and up to 8 years for those who acquire, transport, or sell stolen products. Penalties may increase by one-third for crimes involving multiple participants or breaking obstacles, and by up to two-thirds if the act causes supply shortages, fires, environmental damage, or death. Complementing legislative efforts, consumer protection agencies have intensified field inspections. In Campos, Procon officials interdicted additive gasoline pumps following reports of irregularities. In Imperatriz, inspectors identified gasoline with an inspections to monitor for ‘low pumps’ and excessive alcohol content exceeding the 36% limit permitted content. Further legislative action has been introduced via Bill 2456/26, proposed by Deputy Pastor Gil. This bill seeks to combat commercial fraud, fuel diversion, and volumetric adulteration by mandating that all containers, drums, and vessels used for storing or transporting liquid fuels feature a ‘visible, permanent, and indelible marking’ of their nominal volumetric capacity. Under this proposal, the National Agency Institute of Petroleum, Natural Gas Metrology, Quality and Biofuels (ANP). Authorities also continue to monitor for ‘low pumps,’ where Technology (Inmetro) would regulate technical standards, while the volume ANP and state Military Fire Departments would oversee enforcement. Non-compliance could result in fines up to R$ 500,000, seizure of fuel delivered is less than the amount displayed on the meter. containers, and suspension of commercial activities.
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- 2026-09-30 15:22 UTC Brazil fuel fraud and petroleum crime legislation
- 2026-09-16 16:43 UTC Brazil fuel fraud and petroleum crime legislation
- 2026-09-03 14:43 UTC Brazil fuel fraud and petroleum crime legislation
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