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Fuel and energy supply disruptions in Potosí

Overview

In late September 2026, fuel supplies and road access in the Potosí department of Bolivia began to normalize following the lifting of blockades. Authorities and the Potosí Departmental Police coordinated with YPFB to provide escorts for fuel tankers to areas such as Descanso, Congaita, and Uyuni. While the Sucre-Potosí highway was cleared and bus travel resumed, service stations still faced long queues due to previous scarcity.

By early October, residents continued to experience difficulties regarding fuel availability, specifically with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (GLP). Consumers reported significant frustration due to a lack of information from the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) regarding distribution schedules and locations, forcing many to transport heavy cylinders to alternative sites after finding expected distribution points non-operational.

Entities

Potosí · Sucre · Bolivian Police · YPFB · Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Potosí residents face LPG shortages and distribution confusion

    Consumers in Potosí reported frustration and long waits for LPG this Saturday due to misinformation regarding distribution locations and schedules.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Potosí fuel supplies and road access normalize after blockades

    Fuel distribution and road travel are normalizing in Potosí, Bolivia, following the removal of blockades on key routes including the Sucre-Potosí highway.

Sources

eju.tv · eldeber.com.bo · gestion.pe · radiokollasuyo.bo