Peruvian fuel stations either out of LPG or hiking prices, media reports

Fuel stations across Peru and particularly in the capital Lima have been either out of LPG fuel for vehicles during the past week or have hiked prices amid shortages of the product caused by problems in production, multiple reports in diverse media including El Comercio have published in late May.

Prices have increased as much as 60% in fuel stations despite assurances by the country’s LPG producer, Pluspetrol, that the situation was temporary due to decreased production and has been solved.

Government authorities have warned drivers to avoid buying excess LPG and buy only as needed.

Most Peruvian vehicles run on diesel, compressed natural gas and gasoline. While LPG is most often consumed in Peru as cooking fuel and sold in canisters, there is a significant proportion of the vehicle park which can run on LPG.

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