Bolivia ended its diesel subsidy for large consumers as YPFB admitted a structural crisis, and President Paz launched a US$92.7 million jobs program.
Bolivia · ECONOMY
Key Facts
—What happened Decreto Supremo 5676, issued on 17 August 2026, ended the diesel subsidy for large consumers.
—Price impact Large consumers now pay about US$1.56 per liter, up from about US$0.85, according to the Associated Press.
—Who keeps it Direct users of 120 to 5,000 liters per month, a band covering small producers, keep subsidised diesel.
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