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Bolivia implements tiered diesel pricing amid fuel shortages

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Bolivian agricultural sector Bolivia implements tiered diesel pricing amid fuel dispute shortages

The Bolivian government has implemented Decreto Supremo 5676, establishing a tiered diesel pricing system. Under this decree, large consumers must pay Bs 18 per liter, while transport workers and small consumers maintain a subsidized rate of Bs 9.80 per liter. The Cámara Agropecuaria del Oriente (CAO) has issued a “rotundo rechazo” (absolute rejection) regarding a government decree that alters diesel fuel commercialization. The decree introduces differentiated pricing, charging Bs 18 per liter for large consumers while maintaining subsidized rates for others at retail stations. of the measure, labeling it discriminatory. CAO leadership warns that this measure is discriminatory and will increase increased production costs for the agricultural sector. They argue could threaten the policy may incentivize corruption, speculation, national food supply and the black market. While has called for an extraordinary congress to coordinate defensive actions. The organization previously noted that while the agricultural sector accounts for roughly 16% of national diesel consumption, the organization emphasized its critical role in food production. To address potential food shortages, production is critical. In the transport sector, officials in La Paz and Potosí report persistent fuel shortages, characterized by long queues at service stations and reduced bus frequencies. Transport leaders, echoing CAO has called for an extraordinary congress with producers concerns, warn that price differentiation may incentivize fuel smuggling and suggested using national ethanol production as an alternative. The organization stated it will not the black market. In response to the crisis, the Minister of Hydrocarbons, Marcelo Blanco, announced plans to close the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) to be held responsible for any food supply shortages resulting from replaced by a new regulatory entity. While some economists suggest these fuel access difficulties. moves may provide fiscal relief, they have warned of potential inflation and the exacerbation of shortages caused by high import dependency.

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  1. 2026-08-18 14:32 UTC Bolivia implements tiered diesel pricing amid fuel shortages
  2. 2026-08-18 01:25 UTC Bolivian agricultural sector diesel fuel dispute

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