Bolivia Gas Imports Possible From 2028, Chamber Warns
Bolivia's hydrocarbons chamber warned on 20 August 2026 the country could become a gas importer between 2028 and 2030. The warning came as President Rodrigo Paz fired his economy minister after a congressional censure over the fuel crisis. The post Bolivia Gas Imports Possible From 2028, Chamber Warns appeared first on The Rio Times .
Bolivia's hydrocarbons sector faces a serious decline, which may lead to the country importing natural gas by 2028-2030, according to a warning from the country's hydrocarbons chamber. The prediction is not an immediate concern but an indication that without improvement, the country's gas reserves will continue to deplete, leading to a dependence on foreign imports.
The chamber's warning comes amid a broader fuel crisis affecting diesel and gasoline supplies, causing the government to cut diesel subsidies for large consumers. President Rodrigo Paz dismissed economy minister José Gabriel Espinoza on 21 August 2026 after lawmakers censured him for failing to appear in a hearing. The censure reflects deep divisions within the government and Assembly, as public frustration mounts over fuel shortages.
Bolivia is currently grappling with a declining economy and shrinking hydrocarbon revenues, with the hydrocarbons sector being a major contributor to the country's economic challenges. The forecast of Bolivia potentially becoming a natural gas importer has prompted calls for new exploration and investment in the energy sector to prevent the situation from worsening.
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