Transpetro Reports 2025 Rise in Pipeline Fuel Thefts, Led by São Paulo

Overview

• Transpetro logged 31 thefts and attempts in 2025, up from 25 in 2024, halting a roughly 90% fall since 2018’s 261 cases.
• São Paulo accounted for 22 incidents in 2025, while Minas Gerais rose to six and Goiás had one, as Rio de Janeiro dropped to a single case.
• Executives warn the crimes endanger lives, threaten severe environmental harm, and can disrupt fuel supply to hospitals, airports, and ports.
• The 2026 plan centers on technology and intelligence for real‑time monitoring, joint operations with security authorities, and sustained community engagement.
• Transpetro operates about 8,500 km of pipelines, moves roughly 650 billion liters annually, and spends around R$100 million a year on prevention plus R$19 million on community projects in 2025.