BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Jan.2026, Words: 223) — The Colombian National Tax and Customs Authority (DIAN) notified state-owed Ecopetrol S.A. on 22 Jan. 2026 of Resolution 000571, in accordance with its interpretation and customs procedures.
By means of this Resolution, DIAN confirmed its prior decision issued in the Official Correction Assessment 6224-2078 dated 25 Aug. 2025, which mandated the payment of certain Value Added Tax (VAT) on gasoline imports and a penalty, which together amount to COP 5.3tn Colombian pesos, plus interest for late payment, accrued between 2022-2024.
