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Mexico Transfers Military Tankers and Increases Fleets to Ease Regional Gasoline Delivery Disruptions

Reassigning military-operated tankers to Pemex aims to resolve the logistics breakdown that has affected dozens of service stations in multiple regions.

Overview

  • President Sheinbaum and Pemex emphasize that fuel stocks at terminals remain sufficient and delays stem from reduced autotanques due to maintenance and contract disputes.
  • The government has reassigned Sedena-operated tankers to Pemex and pledged to add private autotanques within hours to alleviate delivery bottlenecks.
  • An accord with protesting Pemex retirees reopened the Puerto Chiapas terminal, restoring intermittent pipa access for the Soconusco area.
  • Onexpo field checks report dozens of stations in Chiapas and Nuevo León still facing intermittent service, confirming final-mile logistics failures rather than inventory shortages.
  • Industry analysts warn that unresolved payment arrears to pipero contractors combined with stricter customs and rail inspections could trigger further regional supply shocks.