The Federal Senate approved a bill granting the ANP access to tax data from distributors to combat tax evasion and fraud in the fuel market.
The Federal Senate took a decisive step to strengthen oversight in the national energy and supply market.
In a unanimous vote with 72 votes in favor, lawmakers approved the bill that gives the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) direct access to the sector’s tax information.
The measure covers both electronic records and physical documents from companies involved in the trade of fuels and lubricants.
With the approval of the Legislative Branch, the proposal now moves to the President of the Republic for sanction.
This change aims to transform the agency’s posture, enabling a more preventive and data‑driven approach.
The expectation is that continuous data cross‑checking will reduce irregularities and bring greater transparency to the entire supply chain.
Combating tax evasion and unfair competition
Under the sponsorship of Senator Marcos Rogério (PL-RO), the proposal focuses on directly tackling illegal practices that distort the Brazilian market.
Tax evasion and the adulteration of inputs cause billions in losses to public coffers and harm compliant business owners.
With the new mechanism, the regulator can compare the actual volume of fuel moved with the records of issued invoices.
This verification will identify discrepancies and allow action before significant tax or environmental damage occurs.
Senator Marcos Rogério stated:
The main goal is to curb unfair competition in the fuel sector, rigorously addressing cases driven by tax evasion or fraud.
Financial sustainability and interagency integration
The expansion of technological monitoring will not incur additional costs for the Union or other government agencies.
The ANP itself will cover the necessary funds to maintain and operate the data infrastructure.
Formal cooperation agreements for record sharing include ongoing reimbursement for system maintenance expenses.
This autonomy ensures the sustainability and continuous updating of control technology.
Additionally, the text establishes a direct communication flow between the regulatory agency and fiscal authorities.
Whenever sanctioning processes with fiscal impact are opened, the Federal Revenue Service, the Ministry of Finance, and the state secretariats must be notified immediately.
With approval in Congress, the fuel market is preparing for a phase of greater rigor and operational transparency.
The integration of technical inspection and tax data represents a strategic advance in combating financial crimes in the energy sector.
The expectation now centers on the presidential sanction and the practical regulation by the agency.
The measure promises to level competition in the distribution ecosystem and ensure greater public revenue efficiency in the coming years.