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Because the third quarter, at least, is unlikely to be as positive.

The Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, spoke about the deficit of the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund (FEPC), and a possible increase in gasoline prices in the coming months.

The National Association of Financial Institutions (ANIF) spoke about the role of the refining sector in Colombia’s energy self-sufficiency.

The country’s transporters asked President Gustavo Petro for alternatives to deal with high fuel prices and toll payments.

Agremgas discussed the effects of Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) propane price discount and the behavior of the propane sector after the initiative’s withdrawal.

Fedebiocombustibles reported the demand for biofuels during June this year.

Industry experts talked about the possibility of a new regasification plant in the Colombian Pacific.

The Federation of Biofuels (Fedebiocombustibles) spoke about Colombia’s potential to be a production hub for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Fuel prices have increased twice this year, a trend that could continue in the second half of 2022. Experts spoke about the possible behavior of this metric in the coming months.

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced that the Cartagena refinery (Reficar) will operate at full capacity.