The publication of the new Regulations of the Hydrocarbon Sector Law , disseminated by the Ministry of Energy (Sener) in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) on October 3, 2025 , marked the beginning of a stricter stage for companies participating in the LP gas value chain: from transportation and storage to marketing and sale, according to Marcial Díaz Ibarra , managing partner of QUA Energy Consulting .
In this regard, the document significantly reduces the maximum validity of permits , eliminates automatic extensions , and requires new applications to be processed from scratch at the end of each period (which may be two, five, 15, or 30 years, depending on the activity).
At the same time, it imposes stricter technical, financial, and traceability criteria , linked to each applicant’s compliance history and asset documentation.
Economic load and operational brake
For Marcial Díaz, the impact will not be minor: “The increase in administrative and financial requirements will translate into higher costs for preparing files, certifications, and supporting reports. A process that could previously be completed in weeks could now require months of document integration, with a significant financial burden for medium and small permit holders,” he explained.
The technical challenge of transport
From the perspective of specialized transportation, César Alberto López Cornejo , head of Logistics and Transportation at Energéticos Nieto , emphasized that the effects will be felt immediately, both in the costs per liter distributed and in the logistics operation.
“Compliance with the new regulations could increase the price of LP gas distributed by between 30 and 40 cents per liter—or cubic meter. This represents a considerable increase when we’re talking about large volumes,” he explained.
New requirements include the installation of QR codes, unit markings, GPS integration with reporting every 30 seconds, and digital traceability systems linked to the Agency for Safety, Energy and Environment (ASEA) .
“Complying with all of this within a 20-day period is impossible for medium-sized or large fleets. Not only because of the equipment, but also because of the lack of certified operators for this type of transport,” he warned.
Adding to the regulatory pressure is the shortage of operators trained in handling hazardous materials.
“Many companies lack the infrastructure or specific training centers, and now they will be required to ensure that each operator is certified. This will make compliance even more expensive and reduce the sector’s operational capacity,” said López Cornejo.
Digitalization and new regulatory dashboard
In parallel, the National Energy Commission (CNE) published the new Single Application Form for the Public Sale of Petroleum Products . Effective October 6, 2025 , this form incorporates modules for georeferencing, online tax validation, and contract and brand traceability , which will require companies to fully digitize their technical and financial files , according to QUA Energy Consultores.
The October regulatory changes are not limited to LP gas. With the entry into force of the Regulation and the publication of new agreements by the CNE, Mexico is moving toward a centralized energy management model , where traceability, digital oversight, and fiscal transparency are consolidated as pillars of institutional control, according to QUA Energy Consulting.
“The challenge isn’t to resist change, but to anticipate it, document it, and manage it with technical and legal strategy,” said Marcial Díaz Ibarra.
To delve deeper into the challenges and opportunities that this new regulatory scenario brings, Grupo T21 ( ENERGY21 and T21 ) will bring together specialists and decision-makers at the Midstream Forum Mexico 2025 , which will take place on October 27 at Club 51 of Torre Mayor, in Mexico City .
This is a key meeting to analyze the transformation of the energy sector and the strategic role of hydrocarbon transportation, storage, and marketing in the country . Click here to access the forum that will define the direction of the energy sector in Mexico.
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