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Fuel price stability in Colombia and diesel protests in Bolivia
In Colombia, the national government has frozen gasoline and ACPM prices for September 2026. This decision, made by the Ministries of Finance and Mines and Energy, aims to support families affected by the earthquake on August 10 and prevent rising costs for essential goods and humanitarian aid. The freeze is estimated to save the nation approximately $152,600 million by the end of 2026. Additionally, the CREG has launched a six-month energy saving program to mitigate risks from the El Niño phenomenon, offering incentives for reduced consumption.
In Bolivia, a fuel crisis is escalating as producers and social organizations protest against Supreme Decree 5676. The decree established a reference price of Bs 18 per liter for large diesel consumers, which critics argue threatens agricultural production. In Santa Cruz, the Comité pro Santa Cruz is organizing an assembly to address diesel shortages and demand the repeal of the decree. While YPFB president Sebastián Daroca stated the government will not repeal the decree, he indicated that modifications may be made to address supply issues. Protests and road blockades have been announced in regions like San Julián.
In Argentina, the government has postponed updates to fuel taxes until October 1, 2026, to avoid immediate inflationary pressure on gasoline and diesel prices.
Entities
Bolivia · CREG · Colombian government · Comisión de Regulación de Energía y Gas · Comité pro Santa Cruz · Diego Santilli · Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission · Government of Argentina · Government of Colombia · Javier Milei · Luis Caputo · María Nohemi Arboleda
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Only 40% of the harvest in the lowlands of eastern Bolivia has progressed due to diesel shortages. eju.tv
- [● 9 SOURCES] Producers and social organizations in Bolivia are protesting against Supreme Decree 5676. elnortealdia.com · www.leo.bo · rtpbolivia.com.bo · eju.tv · ahoradigital.net · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The fuel price freeze is estimated to save the Colombian nation $152,600 million by the end of 2026. abceconomia.co · www.elnuevodia.com.co · www.elpaisvallenato.com · elfrente.com.co
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Colombian government froze gasoline and ACPM prices for September 2026. abceconomia.co · www.elnuevodia.com.co · www.elpaisvallenato.com · periodismopublico.com · elfrente.com.co
- [● 2 SOURCES] YPFB reported that 17 million liters of diesel are available for Santa Cruz. agrosinergia.com.bo
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Argentine government postponed fuel tax updates until October 1, 2026. mendoza24.com.ar · www.perfil.com · www.elheraldo.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Uruguayan authorities confirmed gasoline prices will not increase in September. nacion.com.uy · eldia.uy
- [● 6 SOURCES] The fuel price freeze aims to support families affected by the earthquake on August 10. abceconomia.co · elfrente.com.co · www.elnuevodia.com.co · www.elpaisvallenato.com · periodismopublico.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Supreme Decree 5676 set a reference price of Bs 18 per liter for large diesel consumers. elnortealdia.com · www.leo.bo
- [● 3 SOURCES] The CREG energy saving program will apply for an initial duration of six months. rionoticias.co · elnorte.com.co · larazon.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] YPFB president Sebastián Daroca stated the government will not repeal Supreme Decree 5676. agrosinergia.com.bo
- [● 2 SOURCES] Agricultural producers in Bolivia claim the 120-liter monthly limit for subsidized diesel is insufficient for their needs. elnortealdia.com · www.leo.bo