Gas station association warns of operational gaps in decree on differential diesel price

May 8, 2026

TL;DR

The Somos Uno association, representing gas stations in Colombia, has warned that Decree 1428 of 2025 on differential diesel pricing is operationally flawed and "almost inapplicable."
The association states that the Ministry of Mines and Energy has not issued the technical regulations required to implement the decree.
Gas stations lack the current technological tools to identify vehicle types for differentiated pricing in real-time.
Implementing the decree would require new technological systems, verification processes, and tracking mechanisms, which are not currently in place.
The association also raised concerns about the financial management, cost absorption, and account reconciliation associated with a differential pricing system.
Somos Uno called on the National Government to reconsider the decree's regulation to ensure technical viability and operational sustainability.
The association also noted that international geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to put pressure on global energy markets and fuel prices in Colombia.

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