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More Than US$ 5 Billion in Diesel Imported from Russia Ensure Energy Security for Brazil, Even After Moscow’s Decision to Restrict Exports.
A recent decision from the Kremlin, announced on September 23, 2025, caught the attention of the international fuel market. Despite the measure that restricts part of Russia’s diesel and gasoline exports, Brazil will not be impacted, according to Sérgio Araújo, CEO of Abicom (Brazilian Association of Fuel Importers), in an interview with CNN.
Brazilian Imports Secured by Direct Contracts
According to Araújo, the restriction defined by Russia affects only the diesel resellers, but not the producers and refineries. As Brazil maintains import agreements directly with Russian refineries, the supply flow remains assured.
Clearly, Araújo emphasized: “There will be no impact because only the resellers are prevented from exporting; the producers remain authorized to sell”. This distinction ensures the continuity of shipments destined for the Brazilian market, avoiding supply risks.
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US$ 5.3 Billion in Diesel Imported in 2024
Data released by Abicom shows that, only in 2024, Brazil purchased approximately US$ 5.3 billion in Russian diesel. The increase in purchases began after 2021, when the war in Ukraine led to sanctions imposed by the European Union against Russian fuels.
With these barriers, Brazilian importers seized the more competitive prices, establishing Russia as one of the top suppliers of diesel to Brazil.
Internal Shortage Forces Moscow to Restrict Exports
The Kremlin’s decision arose from the shortage of fuels within Russia, which worsened in 2025. The government banned, until the end of the year, the exports of diesel by resellers and gasoline by resellers and producers.
Russian gas stations face a growing shortage of diesel and gasoline, a situation that local authorities initially attributed to “logistical reasons”. However, the problem intensified in recent weeks, prompting Moscow to prioritize domestic supply.
War Accelerates Russia’s Energy Crisis
In addition to logistical difficulties, Ukrainian attacks in 2025 against refineries, pumping stations, and Russian fuel trains exacerbated the situation. Kiev aimed to disrupt supply chains during the European summer, a time when demand for fuels increases due to holiday travel.
Even with Moscow’s promises to restore normalcy, the internal shortage has increased, necessitating the emergency measure of export control.
Brazil Preserves Position in Global Diesel Trade
Despite international tensions, Brazil maintains protection with active contracts with Russian refineries, ensuring the arrival of diesel in the national territory. Thus, while the internal market in Russia faces shortages and restrictive measures, Brazil ensures energy security and preserves its status as one of the largest buyers of Russian diesel in the world.
The decision reinforces the complexity of the global energy scenario, but highlights that Brazil continues to have its supply routes secured, even amid international turmoil.
What do you think: should Brazil continue to increase its dependence on Russian diesel because of lower prices, or seek more diversified alternatives to avoid future risks?
O brasil fazendo proveito e financiando a guerra assim como o ocidente e o maior financiador de guerras os EUA o desgoverno foi embora mais ficou as mazelas inclusive a cegueira dos adeptos brasil maior investimento estrangeiro quase metade do PIB lula mostrou que passar confiança é não falar bobagens e sim críticas o outro caiu de paraquedas ia fazer o que sem projeto.
O Brasil precisa diversificar a aquisição de diesel e, tentar adequar nossas refibarias para o petróleo estrangeiro.
No governo Bolsonaro a gasolina chegou a R$ 9,90. Pesquise! Ôw povo pra acreditar em fake. Para baixar para 7 reais, ele cortou um dos principais impostos dos estados, fazendo cortesia com o chapéu alheio. Agora, is estados, inclusive do Sul e Sudeste, recuperaram os impostos e a gasolina não pôde baixar. Eis a verdade. Mas a extrema direita só pesquisa nas redes da família Bolssolini, aí não dá.
Perfeito!
Comparar preços em épocas diferentes, devemos levar em conta, preço do Barril de petróleo X dólar das épocas.