Minister states that additional revenues resulting from the rise in oil prices were used without failing to meet the fiscal target
The Minister of Finance, , stated this Thursday (June 18, 2026) that the government allocated extra revenue obtained during relief measures for the population, such as the reduction of taxes on cooking gas and actions aimed at truck drivers. According to him, the initiative preserved fiscal goals.
In an interview with the Metrópoles portal, Durigan declared that the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East was one of the main challenges of his first months at the helm of the ministry. According to him, the rise in international oil prices put pressure on fuels in Brazil, but the government chose to direct additional revenues to social programs and compensatory measures.
“We will maintain the country’s fiscal goals, but whatever increases revenue for the government, so that we do not benefit from the war, I will socialize this gain”these.
The minister stated that part of the resources was used to reduce the . According to him, the measure sought to prevent low-income families from stopping purchasing the product and resorting to cheaper alternatives, such as firewood or coal.
Durigan also cited actions to minimize the effects of rising fuel prices on road transport. He declared that the government sought to preserve the activity of truck drivers and avoid major impacts on logistics and the distribution of goods in the country.
“We managed, especially when compared to the world, to put Brazil in a much better situation”he stated.
The minister associated the initiative with a broader strategy of reconciling fiscal balance and social protection. According to him, the organization of public accounts must go hand in hand with policies aimed at the most vulnerable population.
“There is a lot to be done. Our country has a lot of inequality, a lot of income concentration. The role of organizing accounts fairly is a difficult role”he declared.
