Gasoline and diesel prices have surged dramatically in Pará, Brazil, prompting consumer protection authorities to investigate local gas stations for price gouging.
In the last week, from March 8 to March 14, 2026, gasoline and diesel prices in Pará, Brazil, saw significant increases, with diesel S10 prices jumping by up to 11.4% and gasoline prices rising by 8.4% specifically in Belém. The data was released by the Intersyndical Department of Statistics and Socioeconomic Studies (Dieese/PA), which collaborated with the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) to monitor these price changes. This sudden spike has raised concerns among consumers and economists alike about the ongoing volatility in fuel prices affecting the region.
