Friday, May 22, 2026
Petrobras trims $109 billion capex plan as lower oil prices pressure dividends- oil and gas 360

Petrobras trims $109 billion capex plan as lower oil prices pressure dividends

(World Oil) – Brazilian oil major Petrobras announced a 2% decrease in its next five-year investment plan to $109 billion, putting dividend payments in doubt at a time of lower oil prices. Shares fell. The state-controlled oil producer is caught between the government’s desire to grow the economy – especially ahead of a 2026 presidential election – and investors who demand high