Peru's energy and mines ministry (MINEM) has declared a 30-day LPG supply emergency in five regions after heavy rain caused road closures and limited deliveries.
The measure took effect on 22 August for the southern regions of Cusco, Puno, Arequipa, Moquegua and Tacna, where LPG inventories are already "insufficient to guarantee, for a prolonged period, the continuity of supply to households and users," MINEM said.
The emergency declaration allows energy regulator Osinergmin to grant compliance exemptions and approve alternative measures for marketing and handling LPG, the ministry said.
The move aims to maintain LPG supply to homes, social support institutions and other users that depend on LPG to operate, according to MINEM.
