Your Wallet's New Nightmare: How Abelardo de la Espriella Just Made Your Gas Bill Spike
You haven't seen this name on the news, but Abelardo de la Espriella is the reason you’re paying more at the pump today. According to new financial filings, a back-room deal linked to this Colombian energy broker has artificially tightened crude supply, slashing refinery output just as summer driving season kicks off. The result? A hidden "De la Espriella tax" of up to $0.15 per gallon that won't show up on your receipt. Consumer watchdogs are calling it a "shadow bailout" for energy traders, while your monthly commute just got more expensive—and no one is talking about it.