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Pellet heating fuel shortages in Chile

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2026-08-18 01:12 UTC → 2026-08-22 13:34 UTC · added removed

The Chilean Ministry of Energy began has intensified its monitoring of the pellet fuel market following reports of supply difficulties in the Los Ríos region. While officials initially stated maintain there was is no national stockout, they acknowledged acknowledge a scenario of tightness caused by high winter demand and logistical challenges. To manage the situation, track distribution, the Ministry planned implemented biweekly reports for August and September to track distribution. As September. Industry representatives from the situation progressed, consumers in southern Chile, specifically in Chillán, reported long queues, empty shelves, Chilean Biomass Association (AChBIOM) have clarified that stock remains available and price increases production is proceeding as planned. They noted that nearly doubled in some areas. Despite official assurances regarding national while production capacity, supply chain typically occurs in summer for sales between March and September, seasonal pressure, sudden cold waves, and logistics issues often lead to temporary shortages at retail points, particularly from the Biobío region southward. In the Los Lagos Region, energy authorities have emerged. Experts note urged residents to avoid hoarding pellets to ensure market stability. Regional energy official Andrés Niklitschek monitored local distributors to reassure families that the situation is transitory. Niklitschek clarified that because the pellet production market is heavily dependent on pine sawdust from private, the forestry industry, which has been impacted by sawmill closures state cannot dictate production, sales, or pricing. However, the Ministry of Energy continues to coordinate with producers and forest fires. One company, Innapel, requested voluntary liquidation following a 40% drop in raw material supply. Consequently, some residents are considering returning distributors to wood-burning stoves as a more reliable heating alternative. monitor stock levels and keep the public informed, advising citizens to purchase only what is necessary.

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  1. 2026-08-22 13:34 UTC Pellet heating fuel shortages in Chile
  2. 2026-08-18 01:12 UTC Pellet heating fuel shortages in Chile

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