What specific ethanol and biodiesel blend increases did President Lula announce for Brazil's fuel policy?

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced that Brazil will raise the mandatory ethanol mix in gasoline from 30% to 32%, and also stated that the biodiesel blend will be increased from 15% to 16%.

What is the stated strategic benefit of raising the ethanol blend in gasoline to 32%, according to Brazilian authorities?

According to the Energy and Mines Ministry, raising the mandatory ethanol blend to 32% would result in Brazilian self-sufficiency in gasoline production.

Brazil plans hike in ethanol mix in gasoline to 32% as Lula flags biodiesel blend rise

Apr 30, 2026

Brazil will raise mandatory ethanol blending in gasoline to 32% and potentially increase biodiesel blends to 16%, aiming for gasoline self-sufficiency. The Energy Ministry expects to finalize the ethanol proposal at a May 7 meeting, though biodiesel changes require further testing.

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Brazil plans hike in ethanol mix in gasoline to 32% as Lula flags biodiesel blend rise

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