Learn How Gasoline Delivery Works in Brazil, and Despite This Fuel Selling Method Being Little Used, the Country Is Regulated to Refuel Vehicles Without Leaving Home

Fuel Delivery Is Still Underutilized in Brazil. Zapay Brings Information on How This Service Works

Did you know that it is possible to buy fuel to fill up your vehicle without leaving home? Although regulated by ANP (National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels) since 2021, the gasoline and ethanol delivery system is present in only a few regions of Brazil. Zapay, a technology and payments startup focused on making life easier for vehicle owners, brings information on how this service works.

What Does ANP Say About Fuel Delivery for Gasoline and Other Fuels

The ANP Resolution 858/2021 regulates at-home fueling only for gasoline and ethanol, meaning the home delivery of other fuels, such as diesel, CNG, or others, is not permitted. According to the agency, the goal is to increase the efficiency and competitiveness of Brazil’s fuel sales market. The topic has been discussed since 2018, when the national truckers’ strike caused a shortage of this product throughout the country.

This type of service can be quite attractive, for example, for fleet managers, as it allows multiple vehicles to be refueled without the need to travel. The fuel station that wants to adopt the gasoline delivery model must obtain specific authorization from ANP and must be compliant with the ANP Quality Monitoring Program (PMQC). Deliveries can only be made by stations that also operate physically, and they are restricted to the limits of the municipality where the retailer is located.

Is It Possible to Find Out Which Fuel Stations Offer This Delivery Filling System?

Unfortunately, ANP does not currently provide a list of stations that offer this service on its website. Therefore, it is ideal for consumers to check if their trusted station offers the service. According to ANP, this type of sale must be conducted exclusively through digital channels, such as websites and apps, allowing scheduling of the fuel delivery time. All payments are made through the platform (via credit card, pix, among others), including the shipping cost to the desired location.

The refueling is done using a small tanker truck with a pump and hose similar to those at fuel stations, but there are some safety restrictions. Refueling must always be done in an open and ventilated area (actions are prohibited in closed spaces, such as garages and covered warehouses). Another requirement is that the location has an impermeable floor. Delivery of fuel is also prohibited in areas close to stormwater drains and on fast-moving urban roads.

About Zapay – Zapay is for anyone with a car (motorcycle or truck)! Co-founded in late 2017 by Callebe Mendes, the current CEO, the company aims to simplify the lives of vehicle owners. Since then, over 6.6 million people have been served across Brazil. With Zapay, customers can consult and pay IPVA debts, fines, and licensing in one place, without queues, quickly and conveniently, with the option to pay off the debt in up to 12 installments on a credit card. Zapay is present in all Detrans in the country and is accredited by the National Traffic Department (SENATRAN), under Ordinance No. 750, published on October 18, 2018, in the Official Gazette of the Union.