Brazil to propose increasing ethanol blend in gasoline to 32% within 15 days
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Summary
Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, announced he will submit a resolution within 15 days to the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) to increase the ethanol blend in gasoline from 30% to 32% (E32). The measure aims to replace the import of 450 million liters of gasoline, reducing Brazil's exposure to international fuel price increases.
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A ideia do governo é que a proporção passe de 30% para 32%, chegando ao estágio conhecido no setor como E32.
De acordo com Silveira, essa medida poderá substituir a importação de 450 milhões de litros de gasolina pelo Brasil.
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