Event Brief
Brazil to Subsidize Gasoline as Lula Ramps Up Stimulus
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Summary: Brazil announced additional gasoline subsidies to cushion inflation and support President Lula ahead of the election.
WHO: Brazil’s government
WHAT: Additional fuel subsidies for gasoline
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 5:57 PM ET
WHERE: Brazil
WHY: To cushion the impact of the Iran war on inflation and support Lula’s popularity ahead of the election.
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