A. M. 
The price of a gallon of premium gasoline in El Salvador remains competitive compared to other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a report by the Fundación Ciudadana por un Consumo Responsible. In January 2025, the cost of fuel in the country stood at US$3.75 per gallon, standing out as a cheaper option compared to several of its neighbors and nations in the region.
In the Central American context, El Salvador occupies an intermediate position. While Honduras and Guatemala register slightly higher prices of US$3.87 and US$3.96 per gallon respectively, Panama stands out with a lower cost of US$3.36 per gallon, making it one of the countries with the most affordable fuel in the region. Nicaragua, on the other hand, has one of the highest prices in the region, reaching US$5.03 per gallon.
At the Latin American level, the countries with the highest gasoline prices are Uruguay and Belize, where consumers pay more than twice as much compared to Bolivia, which remains the country with the lowest cost, at US$2.05. This notable difference reflects the variability in subsidy policies and fuel import costs in each country.
El Salvador has managed to maintain relatively stable prices thanks to government measures and a policy of constant monitoring of the international market, which benefits consumers and the economy in general. This situation contributes to reducing transportation and logistics costs for small businesses and the productive sector.
Although it still faces challenges in terms of dependence on imported fuels, the country continues to strengthen its energy strategy to mitigate the impact of fluctuations in the international market.
