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Gasoline still has spark left

In 2017, Norway set a bold goal: by 2025, all new cars sold would be electric. The European Union followed suit, setting its own deadline for 2030. However, the waning consumer demand and mounting pressure from automakers have already pushed that target to 2035. This shift reflects a deeper truth: the world may not be as ready to go electric as governments once hoped.

Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Gasoline import surge

Colombia’s gasoline supply is on track to undergo a major transformation.

Monday, July 7th, 2025
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Hitting the gas pedal

Hitting the gas pedal

Gas prices are going up as we have said many times recently but how far, how fast, and how will this process affect what domestic producers can hope to charge?

Monday, July 7th, 2025
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Fuel-reward partnership

Primax Colombia, one of the country’s leading fuel distributors, announced a new strategic alliance with McDonald’s to reward Colombian consumers with fuel savings through an innovative campaign titled “El Match Perfecto.”

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025
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Redesign of Barrancabermeja refinery

Engineering and consulting firm Wood has secured a contract from Colombian national oil company Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) to deliver the detailed engineering design for significant upgrades at the Barrancabermeja refinery, the country’s oldest and largest refining facility.

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
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Petro on gasoline subsidy

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has strongly criticized the country’s longstanding gasoline subsidy.

Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Increase in diesel prices for non-cargo vehicles

Increase in diesel prices for non-cargo vehicles

In a significant policy shift, the government of President Gustavo Petro will raise the price of diesel fuel for all vehicles in Colombia that are not used for cargo transportation.

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
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Stable propane supply

While Colombia grapples with uncertainty in the natural gas market, the government is offering reassurance on the availability of propane, a key energy source for millions of households.

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Subsidy uncertainty

As the 4th International Propane Summit hosted by Agremgas concluded in Barranquilla, the message from the industry was clear: Propane is ready to compete as a reliable and cost-effective energy alternative in Colombia’s shifting energy landscape. But despite optimism, serious concerns remain, chief among them, the unresolved issue of government subsidies.

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Propane summit

On June 5 and 6, 2025, the city of Barranquilla will become the focal point for critical energy discussions as it hosts the 4th International Propane Energy Summit, organized by the Colombian Propane Association (Agremgas).

Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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