A. M. The Legislative Assembly approved, with 60 votes in favor, the extension until may 31, 2026 of the Special and Transitory Law for the Stabilization of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Prices, a key measure to protect the economy of more than 80% of the salvadoran population. This regulation allows families to continue acquiring propane gas cylinders at accessible prices, avoiding the impact of volatility in international hydrocarbon prices.
The main objective of this extension is to safeguard the purchasing power of households, especially those that depend on gas for cooking and operating small businesses. Without this extension, the price per cylinder could reach up to $15.00 as of june 2025, directly affecting the pockets of millions of salvadorans, according to Deputy William Soriano during the plenary session.
The subsidy is maintained as a direct relief mechanism for consumers, managed through the bottling companies that market the gas. This system allows prices to remain stable, guaranteeing that both families and small traders do not suffer the impact of increases in the international market.
During the legislative analysis, the general director of subsidies of the Ministry of Finance, Juan Francisco Grande, pointed out that the global economic conditions that motivated the initial approval of the law in 2023 are still in force. Therefore, a 12-month extension was deemed necessary to continue supporting the economy of salvadoran households.
This extension represents a concrete action by the State to preserve the economic stability of the population in the face of external factors. By ensuring access to a basic input such as gas at reasonable prices, the capacity of families to meet their essential needs without compromising their monthly budget is strengthened.
