Crossfire between Energy and Transport due to the diesel crisis

The multiple members of the government deepen, now for the diesel. The Secretary of Energy accuses the Ministry of Transport of problems in the supply of that fuel. In a statement, the area led by Darío Martínez indicates the ministry of Alexis Guerrera, who responded to him.

“The transfer of the wholesale price of diesel at the rate established by the Ministry of Transport of the Nation, which is the base that discusses and negotiates prices with those who hire them “, criticized Martínez in a statement.

However, from Trasporti they replied that this characterization made by Energy is incorrect. “There is no fuel. The planning of the purchase of diesel must be done by Energy and not by Transport“, they crossed paths.

In Transportation they also pointed out that they do not set the prices charged by the carriers. “At the ministry there is a table that tries to create a bridge between those who hire means of transport (such as grain companies) and transporters. But the ministry does not set the tariff, but tries to bring the parties closer”.

In the midst of a week plagued by disruptions, especially within the country, they announced it there will be a meeting next Wednesday from that table.

“Ten days ago we received the four major Chambers of Transport, together with the directors of the main refineries in the country and, in addition to hearing their complaints, analyzing the situation and reviewing refinery by refinery, the level of supply that their sales channels owed to retail and wholesalers; we anticipated all the measures that the national government would take, “said Martínez in a statement.

Among the oil companies are YPF, Axion, Shell, Puma, who met with the leaders of the transport chambers (FADEEAC, FAETyL, CATAC and Fe.Tr.A). They guaranteed the supply.

“There is a problem between wholesale prices and retail prices to which Energy and the oil companies do not respond”, counterattack from Transport.

Oil companies distribute diesel at a lower price in service stations (retailers), because they do so at a loss. On the other hand, they apply higher amounts to the wholesale channel, as they assume it is related to agricultural activity and can validate higher prices.

Carriers are asking for answers

This Friday, carriers placed containers and there were five kilometers of congestion on the Buenos Aires-La Plata highway. The mobilization continued along the Paseo del Bajo and was about to reach the Retiro, but the demonstrators they decided to dismiss the court.

“The solution is for the minister to sit down, tell him our truths and listen to us. Next week we will make new cuts,” he said. TN one of the carriers’ referents in the Paseo del Bajo.

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