Overview
- Federal judge Renato Borelli rejected Refit’s bids to unblock the key distillation tower and to sideline two ANP directors from the case, also lifting court secrecy on the filings.
- ANP inspections led to the shutdown of 11 units in late September, and although 10 were later cleared under conditions, the essential distillation tower remains sealed.
- MPTCU subprosecutor Lucas Furtado asked the TCU to end the ANP assignment of director Daniel Maia over a potential conflict of interest tied to Refit, citing his presence at a company-linked event in New York.
- Recent multi-agency actions, including the Poço de Lobato sweep, targeted Refit-linked operations, and the Receita Federal labels the group a habitual debtor with debts exceeding R$26 billion.
- State records show Rio de Janeiro granted Refit an ICMS deferment in 2023, and industry data indicate rivals have increased deliveries and gasoline imports to fill supply gaps after the interdiction.