For people who purchase superior gasoline for the central zone it will cost US$4.44, regular gasoline US$4.22 and diesel US$4.11.

For those who buy fuel in the western zone, the superior will cost US$4.45, regular US$4.23 and diesel US$4.12.

As for people who travel through the eastern zone, premium gasoline will have a value of US$4.48, regular gasoline US$4.27 and diesel US$4.16.

The factors according to the institution are due to the fact that the International Energy Agency (IEA), presents low gasoline and diesel reserves, according to its last weekly report.

There is uncertainty in the US banking system, generating a mixed trend in international gasoline and diesel prices.

China's economy generates expectations of an increase in the demand for oil derivatives, creating a mixed trend in the international prices of hydrocarbons.

Likewise, in the international fuel market, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) barrel registered a drop of US$1.61 or 2.36%, trading at US$66.74. Brent crude oil fell US$1.73 or 2.32%, trading at US$72.97.

According to international media, the fall of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) this week to below US$70 per barrel could prompt the US government to begin to replenish its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, boosting demand.

Concerns about a global banking crisis caused both Brent and West Texas to reach their biggest weekly declines in months.

Translated by: A.M