( November 25, 2025, 21:50 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Ipiranga has submitted its defense in the Brazilian competition authority's cartel investigation, arguing that the process should be nullified due to illegal use of evidence, lack of just cause, and repeated unlawful extensions of the inquiry. The company also contended that, if the merits are examined, authorities should recognize the absence of cartel formation or market division. In addition, Ipiranga requested a 15-day extension to provide financial data and called for technical expert analysis and access to ANP data to support its position.See Ipiranga's defense attached....
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