The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) announced on March 28 a draft regulation aimed at updating the rules governing the commercialization of liquid fuels in the country. The proposal seeks to strengthen efficiency and transparency in the fuel market through greater use of technology.
According to MINEM, the proposed changes, set out in Ministerial Resolution No. 120-2026-MINEM/DM, are designed to improve both the quality and accessibility of information about inventories and sources of liquid fuels. This information will be available not only for Osinergmin, but also for end consumers who wish to better understand the products offered at Public Fuel Sales Establishments (EVPC).
The draft regulation includes modifications to Article 31 of the Safety Regulations for Public Fuel Sales Establishments, which were originally approved by Supreme Decree No. 054-93-EM. The aim is to modernize inventory control requirements by replacing physical record books with technological means determined by OSINERGMIN for daily measurement recording. MINEM said this change will allow establishments’ daily volumes to be tracked more efficiently—an important improvement during periods when supply or logistics are affected.
Additionally, a new Article 55A would be added to the Regulation for Commercialization of Liquid Fuels and Other Hydrocarbon Products, as approved by Supreme Decree No. 045-2001-EM. This measure intends to increase transparency regarding fuel origins sold at EVPCs via Osinergmin’s Order Control System (SCOP). The goal is to reduce information asymmetry and help consumers compare both prices and quality using technological tools provided by Osinergmin as a regulatory authority.
The draft regulation along with its rationale can be accessed online at https://www.gob.pe/institucion/minem/normas-legales/7912689-120-2026-minem-dm. Interested parties have until April 5, 2026, to submit comments or suggestions either through MINEM’s submissions desk or via email at prepublicacionesdgh@minem.gob.pe.
