The Union of Fuel Transporters alerted about shortages of fuels in the departments of Montevideo and cannelloni.
Since last Saturday, the Union of Fuel Transporters has not loaded gasoil and naphthaa forced measure following the sudden stoppage of activities by the Ancap Federation (Fancap) from Thursday the 12th.
Monday’s holiday will once again prevent the loading of fuel by the transport union, something that will have a full impact on the reserves of the capital’s service stations.
From Ancap They maintained there will be no shortage, but that the supply to service stations in the metropolitan area could be affected, as reported by Telenoche.
Likewise, they reported that as of last Friday, 7,000 cubic meters had been sold to be sold at service stations, but that there will be inconveniences due to not being able to load yesterday, Saturday.
Oscar Benavidezpresident of the Union of Fuel Transporters, assured that starting Tuesday at noon the situation at the pumps could normalize.
The shutdown of the La Teja refinery may continue until February
The president of Ancap, Alejandro Stipanicicstated that the company is still far from reaching an agreement with the union, after offering a special bonus to each worker to advance with maintenance tasks in the La Teja refinerywhose stop could be delayed until February 2024.
For Stipanicicthe delay in reaching a solution with Fancap It has a full impact on the price of fuel, which increased during the last month and in this scenario it could continue down the same path, without the support of the state company.
When asked at a press conference about the work being carried out in La Teja, The leader indicated that “critical tasks have not yet begun as planned.” Thus, he specified that, if there are no changes, activity would be restored in mid-February 2024, two months later than planned.
Source: Ambito
