At the end of the approval of the debt quota, the Minister of Finance, Ricardo Bonilla, He assured that in the remainder of the year there will be two increases in diesel for cargo transporters.
The head of the economic portfolio pointed out that The dates on which these adjustments will be made will be discussed in consultation tables. that will be had with the union.
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Bonilla had already said that the increase in the price of a gallon of diesel will only be for companies that are large consumers of fuel, and that annually represent a burden to the State of more than $20 billion.
The measure consists of eliminating the subsidy for oil and coal companies and those that consume fuel in excess of 20,000 gallons per month.
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It has also been indicated that The new price will not affect transporters of food, some merchandise, or public service transportation.
Oil, coal and In general, those that manage their own logistics with high diesel consumption will see this increase reflected, with the exception of mass transportation. and non-interconnected regions, explained the portfolio manager.
