Brazil’s Petrol Now Has 32% Ethanol. The Saving Is Half a US Cent a Litre.

Brazil's mandatory ethanol share in regular petrol rose from 30% to 32% on 1 August 2026, a change the government expects to cut pump prices by about R$0.03 a litre.

The petroleum ministry defended ethanol blending, stating it saved consumers nearly thirty rupees per litre. Consumers paid ninety-four rupees seventy-seven paise instead of one hundred twenty-five rupees. The ministry denied diverting foodgrain for ethanol production or using subsidised rice. Vehicles may see a slight