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Sign InBrazilian state-run energy giant Petrobras is expected to implement a significant price hike for natural gas sold to distributors, with an estimated increase of 20% starting in May. The adjustment is primarily driven by the recent surge in global oil benchmarks, which serve as a key component in Petrobras' pricing formulas. According to the Brazilian Association of Piped Gas Distributors (Abegas), the price revision reflects the ongoing volatility in international energy markets. While the move is anticipated to bolster Petrobras' revenue streams and profit margins, it poses challenges for the domestic industrial sector. Analysts warn that higher energy costs could exert upward pressure on Brazil's inflation and impact industrial productivity. Market participants are closely monitoring the performance of Petrobras shares (PETR4.SA and PBR) following the announcement.