'Algunos establecimientos pueden cerrar porque los costos son mucho más altos que los ingresos': Somos Uno
David Jiménez Mejía como único vocero gremial nacional de Somos Uno habla sobre el impacto del aumento del salario mínimo. Foto: Cortesía: Somos Uno
TL;DR
- The 23.7% minimum wage increase is significantly affecting Colombia's gas station sector.
- Labor costs, which can be up to 60% of a gas station's operating expenses, are rising, potentially leading to a $100 per gallon price increase for consumers.
- The sector employs approximately 50,000 direct jobs, with an average of seven employees per station.
- The labor reform, including reduced working hours, further pressures operational costs for stations operating 24/7.
- Business owners are considering reducing staff, increasing individual employee workload, or automating processes.
- Small gas stations with low sales (under 5,000 gallons/month) may not cover operating and labor costs, leading to potential closures.
- The article also touches on a potential $300 reduction in gasoline prices and a differentiated mechanism for diesel, but details are pending regulation.