Overview
- The Ministry of Energy and Mines, through the hydrocarbons directorate, declared an emergency for the Concesión Sur Oeste gas distribution system effective Feb. 22 until road transit normalizes.
- Heavy rains and huaicos have blocked stretches of the Panamericana Sur, disrupting LNG tanker deliveries to Arequipa, Moquegua and Tacna.
- Petroperú is prioritizing service for residential and commercial users and may implement temporary reductions for industrial customers while supply is restored.
- Directoral Resolution No. 017-2026-MINEM/DGH grants up to 15 days of relief from minimum fuel-stock requirements to safeguard gasoline and gasohol availability nationwide.
- Authorities describe the measures as contingency steps to maintain essential energy service as transport and distribution are stabilized in coordination with relevant agencies.