Petrobras refineries to operate at 98.5% of capacity in April, says CEO

Group 1 - Petrobras refineries are set to operate at 98.5% of capacity in April due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East [1] - Three refineries are currently operating above installed capacity, prompting the company to reevaluate its scenarios for 2026 [2] - Diesel production has increased, with refineries operating at 97% capacity, up from approximately 91% last year, and maintenance stoppages have been postponed at two refineries [3] Group 2 - Approximately 25% of the diesel consumed in Brazil is imported, making the country susceptible to fluctuations in global oil prices since the onset of the Middle East conflict [2]