The government announced on March 25 that it held a meeting with urban, interprovincial, and freight transport unions to assess the impact of rising fuel prices on the sector. Representatives from the executive branch, the Urban Transport Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU), and the Supervisory Agency for Investment in Energy and Mining (Osinergmin) agreed to set up three working groups with transport representatives.
The meeting was attended by Aldo Prieto, Minister of Transport and Communications; Waldir Ayasta, Minister of Energy and Mines; Eloy Durán, Deputy Minister of Economy; David Hernánez, Executive President of ATU; and Aurelio Ochoa, Acting President of Osinergmin.
According to officials present at the meeting, these working groups will examine relief measures for transportation activities. They will also discuss sources of financing as well as oversight actions and control measures. The first group is scheduled to be installed at the Ministry of Energy and Mines headquarters starting Friday, March 27.
During discussions at the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC), authorities explained factors contributing to higher fuel prices. These included issues related to crude oil unloading operations, closure of the Strait of Hormuz, sea swells affecting maritime operations, among other variables.
The government said it remains committed to collaborating with transport unions in order to ensure efficient service delivery for citizens.
