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Part of situation: YPFB hydrocarbon exploration and fuel crisis management (8 clusters)

YPFB implements tracking technology to combat LPG price speculation

YPFB LPG price speculation fuel smuggling georeferenced tracking Bolivia energy supply

Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB) has announced the implementation of georeferenced tracking technology to monitor the distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders. The initiative aims to prevent illegal stockpiling, price speculation, and smuggling to neighboring countries.

Despite an official government-mandated price of Bs 22.50 per 10kg cylinder, reports from rural areas in Cochabamba indicate that some vendors are charging between Bs 90 and Bs 130. In response, YPFB President Sebastián Daroca confirmed that the official price will remain unchanged and that supply volumes are beginning to regularize following recent logistical adjustments.

To enforce these controls, YPFB is coordinating with the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) and the Bolivian Police to conduct operations against irregular commercialization. Recent enforcement actions include the seizure of 300 LPG cylinders and 250 liters of liquid fuel on October 17, followed by the seizure of 264 cylinders on October 20.

Entities

Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos · Bolivia · Cochabamba · Sebastián Daroca · Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [DISPUTED] LPG cylinders are being sold for over Bs 100 in some rural areas of Cochabamba. lavozbolivia.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The government absorbs diesel logistics costs to maintain subsidized fuel prices. lavozbolivia.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] YPFB will implement georeferenced tracking technology to monitor LPG distribution. exitonoticias.com.bo · lapatria.bo
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] YPFB is coordinating with the ANH and the Bolivian Police to control fuel distribution. lapatria.bo
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities seized 300 LPG cylinders and 250 liters of liquid fuel on October 17. lapatria.bo
  • [DISPUTED] The official price for a 10kg LPG cylinder is Bs 22.50. lavozbolivia.com · lapatria.bo
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] YPFB President Sebastián Daroca ruled out an increase in the price of LPG cylinders. exitonoticias.com.bo
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 264 LPG cylinders were seized on October 20. lapatria.bo

Sources

Gas de GLP se vende a más de Bs 100 en zonas rurales [lavozbolivia.com]
YPFB descarta subir el precio de la garrafa y anuncia controles contra el contrabando [exitonoticias.com.bo]
YPFB implementa tecnología para controlar garrafas de GLP [lapatria.bo]