Oil Price Drop Threatens to Repeat Dilma Era Crisis and Pressures Brazil for Urgent Reforms

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 23/04/2025 at 13:23

Créditos: Fernando Frazão/Agência Brasil

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With Petrobras Profit Falling And Brent Oil Below US$ 60, The Brazilian Government Sees Its Revenue Plummet, Reigniting The Debate Over Fiscal Crisis And Structural Reforms

The drop in oil prices has brought back an old specter for the Brazilian economy: fiscal fragility. With Petrobras responsible for about 7% of the country’s tax revenue, the devaluation of oil directly impacts the government’s ability to keep its accounts in order.

Oil Price Drop: Billion-Dollar Losses On The Horizon

With Brent trading below US$ 60, analysts project significant losses. Brazil could lose up to R$ 19.6 billion in net revenue. Additionally, there is an expected loss of US$ 5.5 billion in the trade balance.

Petrobras’ profit fell 70.6% in 2024, closing at R$ 36.6 billion. This amount is considered insufficient to maintain the previous levels of the company’s contributions to public finances.

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The Specter Of Crisis Returns To The Debate With The Oil Drop

The fiscal impact generated by the drop in oil prices recalls the crisis of the Dilma Rousseff government. At that time, the drop in commodity values, combined with increased spending and the recession, led to the country’s credit rating downgrade.

Brazil recorded the largest primary deficit in its history. Now, the country remains dependent on revenue from extractive sectors with little room for significant cuts. This reignites the discussion about the risk of insolvency of the public machine.

Real Devaluation Widening Effects

The drop in oil prices also puts pressure on the Brazilian currency. The devalued real against the dollar increases external debt costs. Imports become more expensive, affecting consumption and raising the cost of living. This cycle further reduces revenue and could intensify if there is no immediate government response.

In light of the scenario, economists emphasize the need for structural reforms. They advocate for diversifying revenue sources and reducing dependence on commodities. Without these measures, the country may relive the fiscal collapse of the past decade.

With information from ClicRDC.

Oil Price Drop Threatens to Repeat Dilma Era Crisis and Pressures Brazil for Urgent Reforms

With Petrobras Profit Falling And Brent Oil Below US$ 60, The Brazilian Government Sees Its Revenue Plummet, Reigniting The Debate Over Fiscal Crisis And Structural Reforms

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