The Brazilian company saw a decline in oil production in the third quarter but posted a record high in the share of pre-salt oil in refineries and an increase in the production of oil products. In September, it achieved the best monthly result for the utilization factor of its refining capacity.
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The oil company posted several record numbers last year, including pre-salt production. The company has also increased its gasoline, diesel and jet kerosene sales.
This is the fourth consecutive raise in a year for all types of gasoline. The price of diesel was maintained.
Brazilian market consumed 32.8 billion liters of ethanol last year, mostly of the hydrated kind, which is used pure as fuel.
The Petrobras subsidiary that operates in the fuel distribution sector posted a net profit of BRL 263 million (USD 72.90 million) in Q2 2018.