The Ministry of Energy and Mines announced on March 20 that the country’s fuel supply is being stabilized, with ongoing normalization of dispatches, new imports arriving, and a recovery in national production levels.
This update matters as it addresses concerns about the availability of fuel for households, businesses, and vehicle transportation across the country. The ministry said that since March 13, fuel dispatches have been regularized to ensure sustained coverage for domestic demand.
According to the ministry, adverse weather conditions such as abnormal waves had previously affected timely inventory replenishment through maritime logistics. However, these challenges are now being progressively overcome. Regarding imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the import vessel NICE completed unloading 140,000 barrels at Zeta Gas’s Multiboyas Terminal starting March 13. This has helped reinforce supply.
Additionally, the import vessel EAGLE FOR LADY is currently unloading approximately 240,000 barrels of LPG at Pisco Camisea Terminal for Pluspetrol. Two more vessels are scheduled to unload an additional 240,000 barrels each on March 27 and March 31 at the same terminal. The company Solgas has also scheduled three LPG import vessels carrying volumes of 72,000; 60,000; and 252,000 barrels for arrival on March 19, 20, and 21 respectively. These shipments are expected to further strengthen internal market supply.
National production has also improved. The Pisco Fractionation Plant resumed operations gradually from March 13 and is now operating at regular production levels. This contributes significantly to LPG supply.
The ministry reminded citizens that they can use Osinergmin’s Facilito platform to check prices offered by authorized service stations and outlets. This tool aims to provide timely information so consumers can make informed decisions based on competitive prices.
