Using trains to transport fuel could be a viable solution to help Mexico’s supply issues, however, protests from the National Association of Education Workers (CNTE) might rule this option out.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) reported propane prices for December 2018 in the country. These increased substantially last year, causing much dissatisfaction. This metric has been showing a decrease in recent months, but is still high compared to the previous year.
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) decided to close Pemex pipelines as a strategy to reduce fuel theft in Mexico. This generated fuel shortages around, but Moody’s Investor Service estimates that the benefits for Pemex could be large in terms of revenues.
The strategy of Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) to fight fuel theft generated great logistical challenges for Pemex. The government made decisions to help the NOC to deal with this situation.
Mexico has been facing a fuel shortage crisis lately, which only reflects part of the NOC’s issues.
The refining sector is facing a difficult situation due to Pemex’s operational and financial problems. The NOC reported its fuel production metrics for December 2018, with negative results. Imports continue to win market share.
Fuel prices have been increasing for 16 months in a row and experts are afraid of a possible ‘gasolinazo’. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Retail summary.
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) decided to stop using Pemex pipelines as a strategy to reduce fuel theft, creating a severe crisis in the country.
Mexico started in 2019 with a great debate about the gasoline market. The Mexican Association of Gasoline Businessmen (Amegas) spoke about the alternatives for fuel transport in the country and their costs. In addition, the Mexico’s Fuel Retailers Association (Onexpo) commented on this issue as well.
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) wants to build a new refinery to increase the refining capacity and production in Mexico. However, this project is starting to have problems.
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