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This week the Duque government’s new hydrocarbons team was finalized. What will they do? What should they do?

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) announced an increase in fuel prices for August this year and the entity explained the decision. Politicians asked MinMinas for changes in fuel prices in producing areas.

María Fernanda Suárez, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas), spoke about Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) investment plans in the department of Santander and the deadlines for submitting the document.

The Colombian oil sector managed to overcome the crisis and the price environment is favorable for companies at present.  The industry is facing good times, but there are several challenges to overcome as well.

The government warned that it will not accept any condition imposed by the ELN to assure the liberation of those who remain in their power. Here is why.

The propane sector has been discussing about the possible subsidies expansion throughout the country in recent months. The Colombian Association of Natural Gas (Naturgas), the Colombian Association of Propane (Gasnova) and politicians spoke on this alternative.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) announced the new Director of the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH). The entity highlighted the challenges of the new ANH head for the coming years.

The Colombian government announced the new director of the National Agency of Environmental Licenses (ANLA).

This crime has always taken place in the border between Colombia and Venezuela, but smugglers recently migrated their ‘business’ to Ecuador, too. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Security summary.

Prices are up but there is still a lot of uncertainty. As we go into the fall planning and budgeting season, what (if anything) can we say about the future?