Throughout the country, the demand for fuel has been marking a historic collapse that has not occurred for more than three years and in that context, the police protests and the teachers’ roadblocks that are being carried out In Misiones, the circumstances of the vendors in the area worsened.
The social explosion led to a significant decrease in motorist traffic, directly affecting sales and leaving Service Stations empty and inoperable.
Retailers from all over the country will meet in Misiones to discuss the situation of the sector
In this regard, the president of the Chamber of Fuel Distributors of Northeast Argentina (CESANE), Faruk Jalafexpressed to surtidores.com.ar their concern about the repercussions of the conflict. “Road pickets are becoming more frequent and there is practically no traffic, which leaves us without customers in our establishments.“, lament.
The province, known for its strategic border location, has seen an even steeper decline in fuel sales due to rising hydrocarbon prices, which alienated consumers from neighboring countrieswho previously crossed the border to load cheaper.
Furthermore, the leader stressed that “The low purchasing power of state employees, who make up the majority of the local population, has reduced the use of automobiles, exacerbating the economic drag on our businesses.”. He added that The demonstrations had a negative impact on the normal operations of the Service Stationswho had already been assuming the costs of the economic depression.
They suggest solutions to avoid fuel shortages in the NEA
Jalaf concluded by underlining the need for an urgent solution to the crisis in Misiones. “The situation has become unsustainable not only for the Service Stations, but for the entire community. It is imperative that an agreement be reached that allows normality to return and avoid further economic and social damage.“, he pointed out.
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