Lima's chronic traffic congestion is draining approximately S/30 billion (roughly US$8.7 billion) from the Peruvian economy each year, according to a new assessment by the country's auto association.
The industry body is using the figure to intensify pressure on the incoming government to implement a comprehensive transport reform plan.
By quantifying the annual cost at nearly US$9 billion, the sector aims to elevate urban mobility to a top-tier policy priority for the new administration.
The association argues that the current infrastructure deficit is not merely a quality-of-life issue but a significant drag on economic productivity.
By quantifying the annual cost at nearly US$9 billion, the sector aims to elevate urban mobility to a top-tier policy priority for the new administration.
This call for structural reform arrives as Peru's broader industrial landscape faces headwinds.
The oil and gas sector has reported a severe contraction in both production and investment during the first half of 2026, adding to the pressure on policymakers to intervene in key infrastructure and energy markets.