Brazil keeps 12% oil export tax, to review measure in 30 days

Brazil’s government approved an extension of the 12% tax on crude oil exports for another 60 days, keeping in place a levy introduced in March. The measure was originally tied to higher oil prices linked to the Iran war, suggesting continued fiscal pressure on exporters. The action is likely to affect near-term crude export economics and related shipping/commodity pricing dynamics.

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Brazil’s government approved an extension of the 12% tax on crude oil exports for another 60 days, keeping in place a levy introduced in March. The measure was originally tied to higher oil prices linked to the Iran war, suggesting continued fiscal pressure on exporters. The action is likely to affect near-term crude export economics and related shipping/commodity pricing dynamics.