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.
The National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) reported the value of Colombian exports during April 2025.
President Gustavo Petro has publicly dismissed concerns about a potential financial crisis at Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) emphasizing that the firm remains stable despite external pressures from falling global oil prices.
Colombia could be forced to rely permanently on oil and gas imports if the current government policies under President Gustavo Petro are not reversed, according to a stark warning from the national Comptroller General’s Office.
According to the latest Latam Pulse report released by Bloomberg and AtlasIntel, Colombia ranks as the second-most politically risky country among key Latin American economies and also holds the second-lowest presidential approval rating in the region.
Colombia will need to keep importing natural gas in 2026 to meet domestic demand, according to figures from the country’s Gas Market Operator.
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