Producers argue government’s decision to extend levy reinforces concerns that it is aimed at raising revenue rather than addressing fuel market disruptions 07/14/2026 Brazil’s oil industry is considering a fresh legal challenge after the government renewed its controversial export tax on crude, according to people familiar with the matter. Producers argue the extension […]
After 28 years with Shell, CEO Cristiano Pinto da Costa will leave to lead expansion of Abu Dhabi-based XRG 07/14/2026 Four years after taking over as CEO of Shell Brasil, Cristiano Pinto da Costa is leaving the company, having doubled its oil asset portfolio since he assumed the role in 2022. At the time, Shell […]
Industry association says proposed changes to 6×1 work schedule would raise costs, worsen labor shortages, increase freight, transit fares 07/13/2026 The National Confederation of Transport (CNT) estimates that a proposal to amend the Constitution (PEC) to abolish Brazil’s six-days-on, one-day-off (6×1) work schedule would have a direct annual cost of nearly R$12 billion for […]