ANP revokes Refit licence over a suspended CNPJ, deepening the refinery's crisis and threatening fuel supply in Rio while the state pushes for bankruptcy.
Brazil · Energy Policy
Key Facts
Licence revoked — ANP unanimously revoked Refit’s operating authorisation on 7 August 2026, citing the suspension of its CNPJ since 29 May 2026.
Tax debt — Rio state says Refit owes R$14.3 billion (US$2.8 billion) in ICMS; PGE-RJ puts total tax debt above R$25.7 billion (US$5.0 billion).
Bankruptcy push — Rio state petitioned to convert Refit’s recuperação judicial into bankruptcy over the billion-dollar debt.
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