Estaciones de servicio solicitan claridad ante implementación de mecanismo diferencial para los precios del diésel

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Fuel stations are requesting operational and regulatory clarity on the new differential diesel price mechanism for particular, diplomatic, and official vehicles.
The distribution sector warns that differing prices between municipalities could encourage consumers to travel to cheaper areas, harming competition and sales.
Stations emphasize they do not set prices or receive subsidies, merely implementing government-defined conditions.
The industry proposes institutional coordination and socialization for the mechanism's implementation, requiring control systems and oversight without overburdening stations or creating consumer tension.
The new policy aims to correct distortions in subsidy use and protect public finances, directing fuel subsidies where they serve a social function, like public transport.
The implementation will be gradual, starting in major cities to allow for better control and impact assessment before potential expansion.
Public transport and cargo vehicles are excluded from the measure to avoid increased costs for food, transport, and households.

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