Viabilidad económica del reemplazo de la gasolina eco país por la gasolina extra en el sector automotriz

Abstract

The country is selling fuel at prices that do not cover their costs which are absorbed by the State under the figure of subsidies. These fuels are mainly destined to the automotive market which is a segment that constantly grows. Since 2010, “ecopais” gasoline is distributed in the market and it is estimated to be marketed nationwide in 2018. This fuel is 95% Extra gasoline and 5% ethanol. Ethanol is a biofuel that comes from sugarcane. Is a renewable product that has a high-octane number which reduces the emission of toxic gases to replace in part Extra gasoline. 70% of the naphthas consumed in the country are imported, replacing them with ethanol in domestic consumption will decrease import expenses. The domestic production will be stimulated which will generate a new source of employment. In 2018, the gallons of NAO that the State will no longer import will be 60 million gallons. These 60 million gallons would save $66 million in outflow of foreign exchange. This money would stay in the country for the development of agriculture and the ethanol industry. The incorporation of 80,000 hectares of the 7.32 million hectares of agricultural land in the country only represents 1.1% of this land that would be used for sugar cane production. This will help solve the needs of ethanol for the production of “ecopais” gasoline, optimizing current arable land.