The recent decree issued by the Government allowing the direct importation of fuels and reducing permits from one year to just ten days represents a significant change in the country’s energy policy. This decision responds to the growing supply crisis and the urgent need to stabilize fuel prices, which have affected both consumers and productive sectors.
The measure seeks to facilitate faster and more efficient access to fuels. And it is essential that the Government guarantees greater openness that benefits citizens because excessive regulation only leads to parallel markets and smuggling. In addition, the direct importation of fuels could open the door to the diversification of sources and suppliers, which in the long term would strengthen the country’s energy security. However, it is vital that control mechanisms be established to ensure the quality of imported products and that sustainability be prioritized in the choice of suppliers.
In conclusion, although the measure may be a positive step towards resolving the fuel crisis, its success will depend on careful implementation and the Government’s ability to act as a facilitator in a market that has faced significant challenges in the past. In addition, it will provide relief to the State’s coffers in times of dollar shortages.
