The Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, stated this Wednesday (April 8, 2026) that the government intends to move forward in the 1st semester with the implementation of the so-called E32, a measure that increases the mixture of biofuels with diesel from 30% to 32%. He made the statement during , in Rio de Janeiro.
According to Silveira, the initiative is part of a strategy to increase Brazil’s energy self-sufficiency in a scenario of global instability: “We want to advance this biofuels policy to make the country increasingly independent”.
Currently, Brazil imports around 27% of the diesel it consumes. For Silveira, expanding the mixture is a way to reduce this vulnerability, especially in the face of international conflicts that directly impact fuel prices.
Silveira’s statement comes at a sensitive time in the global energy market. The minister declared that the government has adopted emergency measures to contain the effects of this instability, such as reducing taxes and granting subsidies to avoid transfers to consumers.
In this context, Silveira argued that countries with a diverse energy matrix, such as Brazil, should prioritize self-sufficiency strategies: “We cannot remain dependent on a war that we do not control”.
The minister also mentioned that the biofuels policy places Brazil in a strategic position on the international stage, by combining oil production with renewable sources.
Silveira also stated that the federal government has a clear strategy to reduce Brazil’s dependence on diesel and gasoline, with a focus on strengthening energy self-sufficiency.
According to him, the international scenario reinforces the need for the country to protect its strategic interests, especially in light of the actions of powers such as China in the development of technologies and resources.
The minister also defended a policy of valuing so-called rare earths, which adds value to national production. “We have a strategy of self-sufficiency in what is so important and strategic for the Brazilian people”these.
