Morena’s vice coordinator in the Chamber of Deputies, Alfonso Ramírez Cuéllar, stated that the fight against illegal fuel extraction must become a State priority. He assured that the impact of this crime affects national security, public finances and the development of the country.
Legislative proposals
The legislator pointed out the urgency of promoting legal and administrative reforms, as well as toughening criminal sanctions against the networks that operate this crime. He explained that these structures use corruption, front companies and money laundering. He highlighted that the aim is to improve fuel traceability, reinforce surveillance in customs and pipelines, and strengthen controls throughout the distribution chain.
Figures of the problem
Ramírez Cuéllar recalled that, according to data from Petróleos Mexicanos, in 2024 approximately 987 million liters of fuel were stolen. This represents million-dollar losses for Mexico and a high share of illegal fuel in the national market. He argued that combating this phenomenon is key to strengthening public finances and legality in the energy sector. By doing so, he said, the collection, security and well-being of the population will be improved.




