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He Colombian government raised the “urgent call” for the carriers protesting against the rise in the price of diesel enable “supply corridors”, in the face of food shortage alerts in several cities.
Since Monday, hundreds of cargo vehicles have been blocking all or part of the access roads to Bogota already the main cities of Colombia, in response to an increase equivalent to 46 cents per gallon (3.8 liters) of diesel.
“We urgently call on all actors involved (…) to ensure priority and unrestricted passage for vehicles transporting food and essential products,” reads a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture.
The ministry proposed creating “supply corridors” for “safe and rapid transit” of food and perishable products. It also warned of “significant losses” due to road closures.
Since Saturday, the administration of the leftist Gustavo Petro The price of fuel used by most freight vehicles has increased in a country where river and railway transport are precarious.
Diesel was left in $2.7 per gallona price that remains one of the lowest.
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