Gasoline shortages, 2023-24

cccmedia · 2023-08-29T09:29:06+02:00

Discover the impact of gasoline shortages in Ecuador during 2023-24, with insights on long lines and causes linked to Panama Canal delays.

cccmedia Ecuador/Colombia Expert

Member since 13 March 2014

cccmediaEcuador/Colombia Expert29 August 2023 07:29:06

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Long lines of cars have been reported

in recent days at gasoline stations

around Ecuador due to a shortage of

product.

The governor of Azuay province (Cuenca area)

says the problem is that tankers are

backed up at the Panama Canal.聽 She says

a drought in Panama has caused the authorities

there to restrict the number of vessels that

they allow to cross through the Canal Zone.

Source...

Jean-Robert145156 Member

Member since 09 May 2023

Jean-Robert145156Member30 August 2023 02:47:24

I thought Ecuador had there own gas

rkg695 Contributor

Member since 15 May 2022

rkg695Contributor30 August 2023 07:28:27

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@Jean-Robert145156 ... to clarify from the article: "The tankers are carrying the additives needed for the fuel"

Gasoline additives increase it's octane rating or act as corrosion inhibitors or lubricants, thus allowing the use of higher compression ratios for greater efficiency and power. Often required to meet environmental abd performance standards, types of additives include: metal deactivators, corrosion inhibitors, oxygenates and antioxidants. More importantly, fuel stabilizers are added to keep fuel in a functional condition when being stored for a long period of time without use; Gums and varnishes form otherwise rendering gasoline unuseable.