Colombia's ACP warns of a fuel-supply time bomb as gasoline and diesel imports climb, El Niño lifts demand and the subsidy deficit widens.
Energy: Bogotá
Key Facts
—Warning. The Asociación Colombiana del Petróleo y Gas (ACP) says Colombia faces a fuel-supply “time bomb” as domestic output falls and import reliance climbs.
—Imports. The ACP projects imported gasoline could rise from about 43% of supply in 2026 to roughly 50% by 2030 as refining lags demand.
—El Niño. A strong El Niño is expected to lift diesel demand by about 30% in the second half of 2026, because thermal plants burn diesel when reservoirs run low.
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