The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) reported that petrol in Dourados reached R$6.99 per litre in its most recent survey, carried out between 21 and 27 December 2025. The result highlights notable variation between fuel stations within the same municipality and underlines the savings consumers can achieve by comparing prices before refuelling.
Brazil petrol prices show wide local variation
According to the ANP data, regular petrol was found between R$6.24 and R$6.79 per litre. The lowest recorded price for regular petrol appeared at Posto Paulistão, while the highest was at Auto Posto Universitário. Aditivated petrol followed a similar pattern, with prices ranging from R$6.24 to the R$6.99 peak also reported at Auto Posto Universitário.
The survey also recorded other fuel prices. Ethanol was listed at R$4.17 per litre at Posto Paulistão. Diesel S-10 appeared at R$6.19 per litre, while diesel S-500 varied between R$6.08 and R$6.25 across different outlets. The ANP noted that a 13-kilogram cooking gas (GLP) cylinder sold for R$114.00 in one reseller and R$115.00 in another.
These figures illustrate how fuel and energy costs can differ significantly even within a single city. Factors such as station location, the petrol station brand or banner, operating costs and individual commercial strategies contribute to the disparity, the ANP said. Seasonal demand, wholesale supply conditions and logistics can also influence retail prices.
For many households and businesses, fuel is a regular expense that can quickly affect budgets. The ANP reiterated its guidance to consumers to research prices before filling up or purchasing a cooking gas cylinder. Even modest differences per litre can add up over multiple visits to the pump, particularly during periods of cost pressure.
Local consumer groups and online price-finding tools can help motorists locate the cheapest options within the municipality. The ANP’s public database offers transparency by publishing periodic surveys across cities, empowering consumers to compare prices and plan purchases accordingly.
Market analysts point out that retail petrol prices reflect a chain of costs, from international crude oil and refining expenses to distribution, taxes and the margins set by retailers. When any link in that chain shifts, retail prices tend to follow. In Brazil, regional logistics and state-level taxes can further diversify prices between neighbouring towns and within the same urban area.
Despite variations, the ANP survey serves as a timely reminder that price discipline by consumers can lead to meaningful savings. Authorities and consumer advocates encourage drivers to check official ANP reports or local comparison services to find the best value, particularly at times when prices are under upward pressure.
For residents of Dourados, the December 2025 snapshot offers both a warning and an opportunity: while some stations charged as much as R$6.99 per litre, alternatives were available at markedly lower rates for those who shopped around.
Key Takeaways:
- Brazil petrol prices reached R$6.99 per litre in Dourados according to an ANP survey for 21–27 December 2025.
- Regular petrol ranged from R$6.24 to R$6.79 while additive petrol hit R$6.99 at Auto Posto Universitário.
- Ethanol was recorded at R$4.17 per litre and diesel S-10 at R$6.19; 13kg cooking gas cylinders sold for R$114–R$115.
