YPFB and ANH to implement mobile tankers for direct fuel sales in Bolivia
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- YPFB and ANH will deploy mobile tankers for direct fuel sales in Bolivia.
- This measure aims to ensure normal supply nationwide, especially in areas affected by localized blockades.
- The first mobile tanker is dispatched to San Borja in the Beni department.
La Paz, Bolivia – Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB) and the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), in coordination with other state institutions, are implementing a new strategy to guarantee fuel supply across Bolivia: the deployment of mobile tankers for direct sales. This initiative is specifically designed to address potential shortages in areas experiencing localized blockades, ensuring that the public has continued access to essential fuels.
La medida busca garantizar el abastecimiento normal en todo el país y evitar cualquier riesgo de desabastecimiento, aunque los bloqueos son mínimos y están localizados.
The first mobile tanker is set to depart for San Borja in the Beni department, marking the beginning of this direct-to-consumer distribution effort. The government emphasizes its commitment to maintaining a stable fuel supply and expresses gratitude for the public's understanding during these isolated disruptions. The measure aims to provide an immediate response to demand and prevent any risk of widespread shortages, even as the blockades are described as minimal and geographically contained.
La venta se realizará de manera directa a la población para responder de forma inmediata a la demanda.
This proactive approach underscores the government's dedication to the smooth functioning of the country's energy infrastructure. By bringing fuel directly to the population, YPFB and ANH aim to mitigate the impact of any temporary disruptions and reinforce the reliability of fuel distribution networks. The operation of these mobile units is expected to ensure that essential services and transportation remain uninterrupted, supporting the daily lives of Bolivians.
El Gobierno nacional reafirma su compromiso de mantener el normal suministro de combustibles y agradece la comprensión de la ciudadanía ante estos inconvenientes aislados.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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