More Debts from the Ministry of Mines and Energy: Gasnova Warns About Non-Payment of LPG Subsidies Affecting Users

Portafolio Journalist 03.19.2026 15:17 Updated: 03.19.2026 18:34

More Debts from the Ministry of Mines and Energy: Gasnova Warns About Non-Payment of LPG Subsidies Affecting Users

TL;DR

  • Gasnova reports significant delays in LPG subsidy payments, impacting over a million vulnerable users in Colombia.
  • Outstanding debts exceed $43 billion Colombian pesos, covering urban distribution networks, cylinders, and transport compensation.
  • Subsidies for urban distribution networks, affecting 360,000 low-income households, have not been paid since March 2025.
  • While the Ministry of Mines and Energy has verified subsidy amounts, the Ministry of Finance has not yet approved payments.
  • Delays could jeopardize the operational sustainability of LPG distribution companies and affect service continuity.