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El Salvador’s Dirección de Energía Hidrocarburos y Minas (DGEHM) has announced the new fuel rates that will be in effect from november 26 to december 9. In this update, the prices of premium and regular gasoline have decreased by US$0.04, while diesel has experienced an increase of US$0.01 to US$0.02, depending on the region.
In the central zone of the country, the reference price for premium gasoline will be US$3.65, regular gasoline US$3.57 and diesel US$3.42. In the western zone, the prices for regular and premium gasoline will be US$3.66 and US$3.58, respectively, with diesel remaining at US$3.42. In the eastern zone, prices are slightly higher: US$3.70 for premium gasoline, US$3.62 for regular gasoline and US$3.46 for diesel.
According to the DGEHM, these changes respond to international factors affecting the oil market. These include the constant increase in crude oil reserves in the United States, according to reports from the International Energy Agency (IEA), and the escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has generated greater volatility in global prices.
Despite the reduction in gasoline prices, the increase in diesel could impact transportation and production costs in the country, which could have repercussions in other economic sectors. The government will continue to monitor international and local trends to make adjustments as necessary.
The price adjustment is a reflection of the effort to align domestic costs with international market dynamics. The DGEHM reiterates its commitment to transparently report biweekly changes, seeking to maintain economic stability and guarantee fuel supply in the country.
