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The ongoing debate over Colombia’s natural gas supply has long been a tug-of-war between the national government and energy sector leaders.

Following Vanti’s announcement of a 36% increase in gas bills for users in Cundinamarca, various sectors have responded, alleging possible speculation by gas distributors.

In recent hours, Vanti announced a significant increase in residential natural gas tariffs, with prices rising by up to 36%.

Vanti confirmed a 36% increase in natural gas tariffs starting in February, impacting residential, commercial, and industrial users across Bogotá, Medellín, Bucaramanga, Villavicencio, Manizales, Pereira, Armenia, Ibagué, Neiva, and Yopal, among other cities.

We had planned to write about gas prices this week anyway but then on Friday, February 7^th, one of the country’s biggest gas distributors, Vanti, said prices in some areas would have to go up by 36%. That got everyone’s attention

Natural gas production was down again in December of 2024, according to the figures posted on the ANH’s website.

The Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) issued a draft resolution aimed at facilitating the transportation of natural gas by utilizing underused or soon-to-be decommissioned infrastructure.

Colombia’s industrial and commercial sectors are on high alert as the country faces a potential natural gas deficit starting in 2026.

Colombia’s natural gas sector faces increasing challenges as the country loses self-sufficiency, and needs to import gas to meet growing demand.

A recent report by Naturgas highlights the state of gas production and consumption across Colombia in 2024.