Vibra Energia brands 385 new stations in H1, near full-year 2025 record

Vibra Energia, Brazil's largest fuel distributor, branded 385 new gas stations in H1 2026, nearly matching the 404 added in all of 2025, which was already a five-year high. The acceleration signals aggressive retail network expansion, likely driven by competitive dynamics in Brazil's downstream fuel market. The pace suggests a strategic push to capture market share, though the underlying drivers (e.g., pricing, regulatory changes) are not detailed.