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The Government of El Salvador, through the Dirección General de Energía, Hidrocarburos y Minas (DGEHM), announced that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices will increase in may 2026, driven by international factors affecting the propane market.
These factors include the stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran, risks in the Strait of Hormuz, and increased Asian demand for US propane, which has put upward pressure on international prices.
Despite this context, the targeted LPG subsidy will remain at $8.04, allowing more than one million salvadoran families to pay only $3.09 for a 25-pound cylinder.
LPG price variation (April vs. may 2026)
Authorities highlighted that these prices include additional savings thanks to the extension of the Special and Temporary Law for LPG Price Stabilization, established in Legislative Decree 761.
| Presentation | April 2026 | May 2026 | Saving | Savings price | Price with subsidy |
| 35 pounds | $15.50 | $16.37 | -$0.87 | $15.50 | $7.46 |
| 25 pounds | $11.13 | $11.75 | -$0.62 | $11.13 | $3.09 |
| 20 pounds | $8.98 | $9.48 | -$0.50 | $8.98 | $0.94 |
| 10 pounds | $4.61 | $4.87 | -$0.26 | $4.61 | $0.00 |
Authorities highlighted that these prices include additional savings thanks to the extension of the Special and Transitory Law for the Stabilization of LPG Prices, established in Legislative Decree 761.
With these measures, the Government seeks to mitigate the impact of international hydrocarbon volatility and guarantee price stability for a key input for salvadoran households.
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