Long overdue free importation of fuels | La largamente esperada libre importación de combustibles

By Aldo Aguilera, El Dia:

Free importation of fuels is authorized with decree 5271

This was one of the demands made by the agricultural and industrial sectors of Santa Cruz, which are among the most affected by the irregular supply of diesel and gasoline.

Overwhelmed by the fuel shortage, the government approved this Wednesday the free importation and commercialization of fuels in the country for a period of one year.

This was one of the demands made by the agricultural and industrial sectors of Santa Cruz, which are among the most affected by the irregular supply of diesel and gasoline.

The regulation determined to “exceptionally authorize private individuals or legal entities to import diesel and gasoline for commercialization in the domestic market.” Previously, the government issued a decree allowing the importation of diesel and gasoline for personal use. The announcement was made by the Minister of Hydrocarbons, Alejandro Gallardo, at a press conference.

The official clarified that YPFB will continue importing and selling fuel at a subsidized price in the domestic market.

It remains to be seen if the new measure will be effective, as one of the difficulties is the lack of dollars, a problem that has been affecting sectors dependent on the importation of supplies since 2023.

The government pointed to the 24 days of blockades by the Evo-supporting sector as the cause of the problem, but eight days after the roads were cleared, long lines persist at fuel stations nationwide.

President Luis Arce is scheduled to meet with the agricultural sector in Santa Cruz this Friday afternoon to address the issue. The president stated on Sunday that the situation will normalize in 10 days, with the period beginning today.

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