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Diesel shortages and supply disputes in Rio Grande do Sul

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Diesel shortages and supply disputes in Rio Grande do Sul agriculture

The Federation of Agriculture of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (Farsul) has reported diesel fuel shortages and delivery delays affecting rural producers during the critical summer planting season. Farsul President Domingos Velho Lopes warned that missing the sowing window could reduce planted areas and compromise crop yields, noting that similar bottlenecks occurred during previous rice and soy harvests. As the situation progressed, yields. To address these restrictions, Farsul filed an urgent request with the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) (ANP), calling for immediate inspections of distributors to address these restrictions. prevent rising food prices. The federation highlighted significant economic risks, noting noted that a 21.1% increase in S10 diesel prices could add R$ 612.2 million to mechanized operation costs in the state. Farsul warned that costs, with potential losses could reach reaching R$ 1.47 billion if prices hit R$ 9.00 per liter, liter. In response to the shortages, the Rio Grande do Sul Petroleum Workers' Union (Sindipetro-RS) has demanded transparency from distributors regarding supply quotas and called delivery criteria. Analyzing data from the ANP and the Institute for immediate inspections Strategic Studies of distributors to prevent delays Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (Ineep), the union noted that production at the Alberto Pasqualini Refinery (Refap) in planting Canoas has actually exceeded state consumption. Between January and rising food prices. July, Refap produced 18.24 million barrels of diesel against a state consumption of 15.40 million barrels, representing an 18.5% surplus. Míriam Cabreira, president of Sindipetro-RS, stated that Petrobras has fulfilled all contracts and delivered necessary diesel as planned, suggesting the issue is not rooted in production. The union indicated that these supply concerns have reignited debates regarding the impact of the privatization of the former BR Distribuidora, now Vibra Energia, on the national fuel distribution structure.

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  1. 2026-09-24 16:11 UTC Diesel shortages and supply disputes in Rio Grande do Sul
  2. 2026-09-15 01:46 UTC Diesel shortages in Rio Grande do Sul agriculture

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