New Fuel Shortage Hits Bolivia Due to Logistical Delays

New fuel shortage hits Bolivia due to logistical delays

Bolivia is grappling with a severe fuel crisis, marked by long vehicle lines at petrol stations in major cities like La Paz, El Alto, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz, caused by a partial strike by tanker transporters demanding higher freight rates and logistical delays at the Chilean port of Arica.

In recent hours, Bolivia faced a new fuel supply crisis, with rows of vehicles collapsing service stations in the main cities of the country. The situation, aggravated by a partial stoppage of transporters and logistical delays in the Chilean port of Arica, generated social unrest and pressure on the Government, amid cross-claims and fears of shortages. Motorists, from public and private transport, waited hours, even all night, to supply themsel…

Fuel Shortages Grip Bolivia Amid Strikes and Port Delays

A growing fuel shortage is straining cities across Bolivia, as a combination of labor strikes and port delays disrupts gasoline and diesel distribution nationwide. Motorists in La Paz, El Alto, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz have faced long lines at fuel stations this week, as transport disruptions triggered by a partial strike among tanker operators collide

Cochabamba, May 23, 2025 (ATB Digital).- Heavy machinery of the municipality of Cochabamba paralysed its operations due to lack of fuel. It was evidenced that several of the motorized ones are in the rows of pumps. “Three days we are practically without fuel (...). We are stopped, we cannot do any kind of work” lamented René Quiroga, director of Public Works of the municipality. He also revealed that in the face of the shortage of fuels “they st…

In recent hours, Bolivia faced a new fuel supply crisis, with rows of vehicles collapsing service stations in the main cities of the country. The situation, aggravated by a partial stoppage of transporters and logistical delays in the Chilean port of Arica, generated social unrest and pressure on the Government, amid cross-claims and fears of shortages. Motorists, from public and private transport, waited hours, even all night, to supply themsel…

Long rows of vehicles extend in different filling stations, where dozens of drivers must wait many hours to achieve their goal. Claim?, call ANH, say at the gas stations. Source: eju.tv with data from Red One...