The Briefing
- Bolivia's government, YPFB, sugarcane mills, and ethanol producers signed a formal deal on October 19 to raise the ethanol content in national gasoline to 15% by November 1, 2026, contingent on technical and regulatory approvals.
- The agreement mandates an automatic increase to 18% by April 1, 2027; YPFB and the sugar mills must finalize supply contracts by October 30.
- The mandate is designed to reduce Bolivia's dependence on imported gasoline — which now accounts for roughly 60% of national consumption — as the country's foreign currency reserves approach a critical threshold.
