Fuel supply and demand start unevenly after VAT and IDP exemption: these are the reasons

Fuel demand and supply experienced an irregular start following the implementation of VAT and IDP tax exemptions in Guatemala. The policy changes, designed to affect fuel pricing and availability, led to initial operational and market inconsistencies across the distribution chain.

Simultaneously, infrastructure and transit challenges emerged as the Pinula River damaged protection works, forcing the closure of a critical bridge connecting Villa Hermosa and Boca del Monte. Both events impacted daily logistics and transportation within the affected regions.