Brazil Raises Mandatory Ethanol Blend in Gasoline to 32% in Temporary Move
Brazil's CNPE approved a temporary 32% ethanol blend in gasoline, effective August 1, 2026, aiming to cut imports and support domestic ethanol. The post Brazil Raises Mandatory Ethanol Blend in Gasoline to 32% in Temporary Move appeared first on The Rio Times .
Brazil has temporarily raised the mandatory ethanol blend in gasoline from 30% to 32% as of August 1, 2026. The move, approved by the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) on July 14, aims to reduce reliance on imported fuel and support domestic ethanol producers. The higher ethanol content, known as E32, will be mandatory for common gasoline (gasolina C) while premium gasoline remains unchanged at 25% ethanol.
The CNPE, a government body responsible for fuel blending rules, approved the temporary increase after evaluating feedstock availability and fuel price dynamics. Brazil's ethanol production has been strong due to high sugarcane harvests, keeping costs competitive. The measure could prevent the import of approximately 900 million liters of gasoline annually.
While consumer pump prices may decrease by about 3 cents per liter, ethanol prices and logistics will ultimately determine the actual benefit. The policy aligns with Brazil's long-term biofuel strategy, which has gradually increased ethanol content since the early 2000s.
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