Together these four firms account for nearly half the gas stations in Brazil. There’s a lot we have to do.”No government agency tracks how many gas stations are linked to convicted or suspected criminals in Brazil. Collectively, the 101 gas stations they own amount to roughly 4% of all retail fuel outlets in Rio state. Among the Rio gas station owners with criminal records identified by Reuters is Cleber “Clebinho” Oliveira da Silva. Brazilian law dictates that retail gas stations cannot be owned by oil producers or distributors.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 12, 2021 11:03 UTC