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Reference fuel prices in El Salvador will remain unchanged from june 9 to 22, 2026, according to the Dirección General de Energía, Hidrocarburos y Minas (DGEHM). This marks the second consecutive two-week period with no changes in the cost of petroleum products.
Premium gasoline will remain at US$4.74 per gallon in the central region and US$4.75 in the western and eastern regions; regular gasoline will continue at US$4.41 in the central region and US$4.42 in the western and eastern regions; while diesel will remain at US$4.44 per gallon nationwide.
The institution explained that price stability is due to international factors that continue to influence the global energy market. Among the factors contributing to the uncertainty are the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, one of the most important regions for oil production and distribution, which maintains uncertainty regarding the global supply of hydrocarbons.
Likewise, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that the oil market is experiencing a period of high vulnerability due to declining global inventories, increased seasonal demand, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. These factors could generate greater volatility in international crude oil prices in the coming weeks, although they have not yet impacted benchmark prices in El Salvador.
The Dirección General de Energía, Hidrocarburos y Minas (DGEHM) noted that the published prices include applicable taxes, as well as the Contribution for the la Estabilización de las Tarifas del Servicio Público del Transporte Colectivo de Pasajeros (COTRANS) and Fondo de Estabilización del Fomento Económico (FEFE).
In addition to reporting prices, the institution emphasized that it maintains inspection operations at service stations throughout the country to verify both the quality and quantity of fuel received by consumers. These actions aim to ensure that each user receives the exact volume they pay and that the products sold meet the established technical specifications.
Authorities also indicated that they continue to constantly monitor the hydrocarbon market and the activities of marketing companies. In the event of any violations of current regulations, those responsible could face the corresponding penalties.
The stability of prices represents a relief for drivers, transporters, and productive sectors, as it allows for stable mobility and operating costs in an international context marked by uncertainty in the oil market.
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