Despite the announcements from the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is still in short supply at some stations in the interior of the country, including Lima, a situation that still keeps prices up above previous week’s markers.
Osinergmin redoubles efforts to supervise that the different taps offer competitive prices to users, although the boards mark values that can reach S/9.50 per gallon. While Minister Óscar Vera guarantees that there are two ships of 153,000 and 77,000 barrels unloading fuel in Callao.
It should be remembered that, recently, the National Civil Defense Institute (Indeci) reported that abnormal waves would affect 95 ports along the entire coast until, at least, today, Thursday, September 7. However, the distribution chain could further lengthen the renewal of inventories at the taps.
Abel Camasca, president of the Association of LPG Packaging Companies, said that speculation has taken over a certain sector of gas stations due to the uncertainty of not knowing if the period of waves has actually ended.
In addition, he pointed out other factors that make the LPG market more expensive, such as the lack of infrastructure (multiple pipelines and storage spheres) and a late update of the price band on Monday the 4th.
expectant north
The situation in the north is mixed. Some carriers from Chiclayo, Lambayeque, report that the price has been doubling above the Facilito portal markers. In this sense, the gallon can cost more than S/11 when the official website shows around S/6.
However, the truckers who stand in long lines with their tankers outside the New Petroperú Talara Refinery acknowledge that the price of wholesale fuel has dropped relatively compared to previous days. By itself, the oil company has guaranteed that they will fall, gradually, up to 10%.
The data
Spheres. By law, the country should have stocks for 15 days of LPG. However, the lack of infrastructure only allows, since 1994, to cover no more than 3 to 5 days.
Source: Larepublica
Alia is a professional author and journalist, working at 247 news agency. She writes on various topics from economy news to general interest pieces, providing readers with relevant and informative content. With years of experience, she brings a unique perspective and in-depth analysis to her work.
