BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Mar.2026, Words: 465) — In response to the announcements issued by the Directorate of Hydrocarbons of the Ministry of Mines and Energy on 2 and 3 Mar. 2026, and disseminated through the media, Ecopetrol reports that the supply of liquid fuels from its refineries nationwide, and particularly to the southwestern region of the country, is proceeding normally.
“This is not only due to our commitment to fuel supply for the country, but also in strict compliance with applicable regulations,” Ecopetrol said on 3 Mar. 2026 in an official statement. “We currently have the necessary inventories to meet the demand for diesel, regular gasoline, and premium gasoline in the required quantities in the southwestern region of the country.”
State-owned Ecoeptrol said that based on the volume requested by various agents for each product, the company currently has sufficient inventories to meet the demand for diesel (10 days’ supply), regular gasoline (6 days’ supply), and premium gasoline (6 days’ supply).
At the moment, 330,000 barrels of diesel are available and secured at alternative ports to meet national demand, in addition to the contingency plan activated today by the Directorate of Hydrocarbons of the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
Fuel supplies to the department of Nariño are being delivered according to the alternatives outlined in the supply plan. Authorizations for imported products to wholesale distributors are issued under guidelines established by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
Ecopetrol reiterates that in all its actions it respects and strictly complies with the legal, regulatory, environmental, and contractual framework governing the supply and distribution of fuels in the country, particularly as established in Resolution 01852 of 2024 of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, and that it also complies with the quality parameters established in Resolution 40444 of 2023, issued jointly by the Ministries of Mines and Energy and of Environment and Sustainable Development.
“We respectfully invite the Directorate of Hydrocarbons of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, responsible for guaranteeing the supply of liquid fuels in the country, to explore feasible alternatives through the Nariño Department Supply Plan, such as authorizing the transport of product by tanker truck to the supply plant located in Tumaco. Ecopetrol reiterates, once again, its commitment to the supply and distribution of fuels in the country. Should any wholesale agents who meet the demand with imported gasoline and domestic diesel from the Tumaco terminal raise any concerns, Ecopetrol will explore alternatives, within the applicable regulations, that would allow for the delivery of additional volumes. Once notified of the administrative procedure announced in the letter of 2 Mar. 2026, Ecopetrol will exercise its right to defend itself, in accordance with the legal and regulatory framework.”
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By Ana Sanches reporting from Bogotá. © 1999-2026 Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights Reserved.
