Colombia’s imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) more than doubled in 2025, rising 112% compared to the previous year, according to data cited by local media.
The surge underscores a structural shift in the country’s energy mix, with imported products consolidating their role as the primary source of supply during the second half of the year.
3% from the prior year, according to the International Gas Union.
Felipe Durán, Superintendent of Public Utilities, highlighted the trend, noting that the imported product has become central to national supply chains.
This dependency marks a significant departure from earlier years, when domestic production played a larger role in meeting household and commercial demand.
The spike in imports aligns with broader regional trends in energy consumption.
Global LNG trade reached a record 437 million tonnes in 2025, up 6.3% from the prior year, according to the International Gas Union.