dinero_admin El Salvador maintains one of the most affordable gasoline prices in the region, reaching US$3.94 per gallon as of march 31, 2025, according to data from the latest ranking by the Fundación Ciudadana por un Consumo Responsable. This figure positions it as a country with moderate prices in Latin America and the Caribbean, favoring mobility, freight transport, and family finances.
In Central America, countries such as Honduras (US$3.89), Guatemala (US$4.09), and Panama (US$3.42) also ranked below the regional average. Meanwhile, Nicaragua (US$5.03), Costa Rica (US$5.17), and Belize (US$6.63) had higher prices, albeit with controlled variations in the first quarter of the year. This stability has allowed several countries in the region to maintain the operations of productive sectors without a severe impact from fuel prices.
Information prepared by the Fundación Ciudadana based on data from Global Petrol Prices highlights that Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago maintained stable prices at US$4.27 and US$4.32, respectively. The Dominican Republic showed a slight decrease, reaching US$4.49.
In South America, Bolivia continues to lead the way with the lowest price in the region (US$2.04), while Uruguay recorded the highest at US$7.05. These figures reflect differentiated energy strategies and variable subsidy policies in each country.
For economists and analysts, moderate prices in countries like El Salvador ease transportation costs, reduce logistics costs, and help keep local goods and services competitive. Furthermore, they benefit small and medium-sized businesses by reducing one of their most significant operating costs.
This report by the Fundación Ciudadana por un Consumo Responsable provides citizens with a comparative and transparent view of fuel prices, a key tool for financial planning and economic analysis in the countries of the region.
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