Petrobras

Petrobras corrects a previous statement and says new government tax measures effectively lower gasoline prices for its refinery distributors by 0.19 Real per liter (including taxes). The government cut federal gasoline taxes by 0.63 Real per liter, replacing an earlier subsidy of 0.44 Real, resulting in a net reduction in end prices. The government also announced a diesel subsidy of initially 1 Real per liter; Petrobras says it will finalize implementation only after the legal regulations are published. » More on de.investing.com

Petrobras reported record figures for recurring net income, gross profit and adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026, as well as EPS of $1.38 and revenue of $31.26 billion, both above expectations. Production reached a record 2.7 million barrels per day and refinery utilization was 101%. The stock nonetheless fell about 2.6% as investors weighed concerns over capital expenditures, dividends, planned maintenance shutdowns and political risks. » More on de.investing.com

Brazil's crude oil production rose in June by about 19% to 4.5 million barrels per day, reaching an all-time high; combined oil and gas output was 5.8 million barrels of oil equivalent per day. Petrobras supplies roughly 87% of total production and operates offshore fields such as Búzios (leading in oil) and Mero (leading in gas), in some cases above nameplate capacity. Increased output from Brazil and other non-Middle East suppliers is helping to offset export shortfalls caused by ship disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. » More on de.investing.com

Petrobras' board has approved the Final Investment Decision for the RPBC biorefining project at the Presidente Bernardes refinery in Cubatão, with an estimated capital expenditure of about US$1.2 billion. Construction is expected to begin near the end of this year and the plant is scheduled to start operations in 2030 with capacity to produce up to 15,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel and biojet fuel. The project is included in Petrobras' 2026–2030 Business Plan and supports the company's energy transition strategy and compliance with Brazilian and international aviation fuel regulations. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Petrobras has approved a mechanism that integrates price floors and ceilings for Brent into the calculation of natural gas prices. Customers can make use of the measure by adjusting their supply contracts. The company expects this will limit the gas price increase by state utilities in August to 6% instead of the previously estimated 22%. » More on de.investing.com