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Colombia calls Ecuador’s oil fee hike an act of aggression, escalating a trade conflict.
Colombia has condemned Ecuador’s decision to raise oil transit fees from $3 to $30 per barrel, calling it an act of aggression amid a worsening trade conflict.
The fee hike, effective January 23, 2026, affects over 12,000 barrels daily through a key pipeline, adding millions in costs.
The move follows Ecuador’s imposition of a 30% tariff on Colombian imports, met with reciprocal tariffs and suspended electricity exports.
Tensions stem from border security concerns, including drug trafficking and violence, though Colombia reports record cocaine seizures.
Both nations face economic strain, with trade valued at $2.3 billion last year.
Colombia dice que el aumento de la tarifa del petróleo de Ecuador es un acto de agresión, que intensifica un conflicto comercial.