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Premium and regular gasoline will see an increase of US$0.11 per gallon throughout El Salvador, while diesel will rise US$0.07, according to new reference prices announced by the Dirección General de Energía, Hidrocarburos y Minas (DGEHM) for the period from may 12 to 25, 2026.
With this adjustment, the reference prices for the central region will be US$4.74 for premium gasoline, US$4.41 for regular gasoline, and US$4.44 for diesel. In the western and eastern regions, premium gasoline will reach US$4.75, regular gasoline US$4.42, and diesel will remain at US$4.44 per gallon.
The institution explained that the increase is due to various international factors that have put pressure on the prices of oil and its derivatives in the global market. Among the main causes are geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the prolonged reduction in fuel inventories in the United States.
According to the DGEHM recent attacks and the stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran have caused uncertainty in international energy markets, driving up hydrocarbon costs. Adding to this is an attack on oil infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates, a situation that also generated tensions in international crude oil prices.
Another factor cited by the authorities is the sustained decline in gasoline and diesel inventories in the United States, one of the main benchmarks of the global energy market. The decrease in reserves has maintained the upward trend in international prices for refined fuels.
The DGEHM reiterated that reference prices serve as a guide for consumers and service stations and are calculated based on international market performance, import costs, and other components related to the fuel supply chain.
Authorities reiterated that they will continue monitoring the international oil market to promptly inform the public about any changes in fuel prices in the country.
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