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Brazilian agricultural policy and fuel subsidies

Overview

The Brazilian government and Senate have implemented several legislative and executive measures to support the agricultural sector and enhance food security. In the Senate, the Fertilizer Industry Development Program (Profert) was approved to increase domestic production and decrease reliance on imports. Following federal requests to manage fiscal impact, tax benefits were adjusted from R$ 10 billion to R$ 5 billion over five years. The program includes mandatory minimum quotas for domestic fertilizer use, starting at 2% in 2027. Under Project of Law 699/2023, Profert aims to address the fact that imports currently account for over 80% of domestic consumption. The program provides federal tax credits for the construction, expansion, or modernization of production plants, alongside tax exemptions for importing necessary industrial machinery. It also includes the creation of a strategic fund to protect the agribusiness sector from international price volatility and geopolitical shocks. Recent updates confirm projected tax credits of up to R$ 1 billion annually between 2027 and 2031. Legislative efforts have expanded through Complementary Law Project (PLP) 114/2026, which passed both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate to mitigate rising international energy prices. This package provides federal tax reductions on diesel, biodiesel, gasoline, ethanol, and aviation kerosene. To protect the biofuels sector, the law mandates that if gasoline tax reductions reach 30% or more, ethanol taxes must be reduced to zero. The bill also includes up to R$ 1.2 billion in aid for ethanol producers and incentives for critical minerals. To address regional and sector-specific pressures, the executive branch has utilized provisional measures to allocate significant funds. Under Provisional Measure No. 1,374/2026, R$ 270 million was authorized for independent sugarcane producers in the Northeast to mitigate losses from climate issues, falling sugar prices, and a 50% tariff imposed by the United States.

Entities

Brazil · ANP · Ministry of Finance · Petrobras · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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  • "The project provides for up to R$ 5 billion in tax credits for fertilizers between 2027 and 2031."

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    "The Profert program provides up to R$ 1 billion per year in tax credits between 2027 and 2031."

    The claims provide different total amounts for tax credits for fertilizers between 2027 and 2031 (R$ 1 billion vs R$ 5 billion).

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 60 sources
    Brazil maintains diesel subsidy and increases fuel sector inspections

    Brazil is maintaining a R$ 2.12 per liter diesel subsidy and intensifying inspections via 'Operação Carga Pesada' to combat rising fuel prices and abusive profit margins caused by global oil volatility.

  2. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazil ethanol producers granted R$ 750 million in tax credit relief

    Brazilian ethanol producers and cooperatives can use up to R$ 750 million in accumulated PIS and Cofins tax credits to pay federal taxes through October 4.

  3. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 108 sources
    Brazil extends diesel subsidy and fines distributors for price abuse

    Brazil's Ministry of Finance has extended the R$ 2.12 per liter diesel subsidy, while the ANP and Senacon launch operations and issue R$ 700 million in fines to combat abusive fuel price increases.

  4. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 23 sources
    Petrobras approves new diesel subsidy to stabilize domestic prices

    Petrobras has approved a new R$ 1 per liter diesel subsidy, which is cumulative with existing programs, to stabilize domestic fuel prices amid international market volatility.

  5. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 27 sources
    Petrobras raises diesel prices by R$ 1.00, neutralized by government subsidy

    Petrobras is raising diesel A prices by R$ 1.00 per liter, but a new Brazilian government subsidy will neutralize the increase, keeping effective prices for distributors unchanged for at least 30 days.

  6. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 17 sources
    Brazil implements fuel subsidy package to combat rising oil prices

    The Brazilian government has launched a fuel relief package, reducing gasoline taxes by R$ 0.63 per liter and providing a R$ 1 per liter diesel subsidy to combat rising international oil prices.

  7. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 108 sources
    Brazil expands fuel subsidies and tax cuts to combat rising oil prices

    Brazil expands fuel subsidies and tax cuts to combat rising oil prices, costing an estimated R$ 7 billion monthly, while also allocating R$ 375 million to support family agriculture.

  8. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 19 sources
    Brazil allocates R$ 270 million to support Northeast sugar cane producers

    Brazil is releasing R$ 270 million in subsidies for Northeast sugar cane producers to offset climate impacts, falling prices, and US tariffs, benefiting up to 17,000 farmers.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazil approves R$ 270 million subsidy for Northeast sugarcane producers

    Brazil has approved R$ 270 million in subsidies for Northeast sugarcane producers facing climate and tariff issues, a move criticized by São Paulo's governor for excluding his state's producers.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 162 sources
    Brazil Congress approves fuel tax cuts and multi-sector incentives

    Brazil's Congress has approved PLP 114/2026, a package reducing taxes on fuels and providing billions in incentives for ethanol, fertilizers, and critical minerals to offset rising energy costs.

Sources

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