Sugar futures prices saw a slight increase on the New York Stock Exchange, with raw sugar appreciating by 0.05% at 19.55 cents/lb, despite a 0.22% drop in London at US$ 541.90 a tonne. The market is being supported by the appreciation of oil, but bearish factors persist. Attention is turning to Brazil, a major producer, and its expectations for the current and next harvest, which could reach close to 600 million tons. Additionally, the recent government decision to maintain the exemption from federal fuel taxes for another 60 days is expected to continue favoring sugar production over ethanol.