The interruption exposed the country’s structural dependency on natural gas, which underpins roughly 40% of national electricity production and fuels critical transportation and industrial activities. The Sociedad Peruana de Hidrocarburos (SPH) underscored the necessity of robust contingency infrastructure and long-term planning to mitigate future supply shocks. Emergency measures introduced included restricting GNV commercialization to public transport exclusively, suspending private and commercial vehicle refills, and allowing temporary industrial fuel switching to LPG or diesel to maintain operational continuity. The SPH also highlighted ongoing enforcement against unauthorized gas consumption to protect essential household and service supply.
Economic impacts were notable, with fuel shortages causing price spikes and widespread queuing at service stations during the crisis. The government’s restoration timeline aligns with efforts to sustain public service stability, including the resumption of in-person schooling nationwide. Meanwhile, industrial and transport stakeholders remain engaged in dialogues to address fuel cost concerns heightened by the disruption, as parts of the supply chain prepare for possible strike actions.
The crisis underscores the strategic importance of expanding regional gas infrastructure and enhancing resource reserves via private investment, critical to securing Peru’s energy resilience and competitiveness in the medium term.
This article was curated and published as part of our South American energy market coverage.
