Update on the VAT proceedings related to fuel imports

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BOGOTA, Colombia, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) (the "Company" or "Ecopetrol") reports that on January 22, 2026, the Colombian National Tax and Customs Authority ("DIAN") notified Ecopetrol of Resolution 000571 (the "Resolution"), in accordance with its interpretation and customs procedures. By means of this Resolution, DIAN confirmed its prior decision issued in the Official Correction Assessment 6224-2078 dated August 25, 2025, which mandated the payment of certain Value Added Tax (VAT) on gasoline imports and a penalty, which together amount to COP 5.3 trillion, plus interest for late payment, accrued between 2022 and 2024.

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