This proactive dispatch followed sustained initiatives to enhance fuel quality nationwide, including intensified shipments of additive-enhanced gasoline from facilities such as Senkata and Valle Hermoso. Additives like antioxidants and detergents are used to maintain fuel stability during storage and transportation and to protect engine performance, a strategic focus in reducing incidences of unstable gasoline distributed in previous months.
In parallel, YPFB and transport sector representatives agreed on a structured compensation process for damages caused by poor-quality gasoline. Following a formal meeting, a commission will oversee fuel quality verification at production sites and retail outlets. More than 4,000 claims have been registered through YPFB’s digital platform, with the registration window open until March 23, 2026. Initial payments to affected parties are expected after a preliminary evaluation scheduled for March 25. YPFB has also activated helplines and customer service centers to assist users throughout the filing process. This resolution framework aims to stabilize sector relations and reinforce consumer confidence following the fuel quality crisis.
Overall, YPFB’s coordinated logistical operations and compensation framework demonstrate a concerted effort to stabilize fuel supply and address past distribution challenges in Bolivia’s mid-sized markets.
This article was curated and published as part of our South American energy market coverage.
