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Mexico recovers 48 billion pesos in fuel taxes through crackdown
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico has recovered approximately 48 billion pesos in Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) revenue through September 2026. This follows the identification of a massive fuel imbalance in 2025, where an estimated 8.824 billion liters of fuel were unaccounted for, resulting in roughly 61.7 billion pesos in lost tax revenue.
The Ministry of Energy (Sener) reported that 72% of these fiscal irregularities were concentrated in the commercialization sector, involving intermediaries who often lack their own infrastructure. In response, the government is considering legislative reforms to limit the role of fuel marketers in the supply chain.
Coordinated efforts involving 16 federal institutions, including the Tax Administration Service (SAT) and the National Customs Agency (ANAM), have utilized a new Hydrocarbon Data Analysis Center to track fuel from import to retail. To date, authorities have detained 2,539 people, seized 173.7 million liters of hydrocarbons, and impounded 5,572 transport units. Additionally, Pemex has filed 10,974 complaints for fuel theft with the Attorney General's Office (FGR).
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Claudia Sheinbaum · Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo · Luz Elena González · Luz Elena González Escobar · Mexico · Ministry of Energy · Pemex · Petróleos Mexicanos · Secretaría de Energía · Tax Administration Service
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- [● 13 SOURCES] The fuel imbalance resulted in an estimated 61,700 million pesos in lost IEPS tax revenue. www.diarioevolucion.com.mx · estamosaqui.mx · lajornadaestadodemexico.com · segundoasegundo.com · elvalle.com.mx · +6 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Pemex has filed 10,974 complaints for fuel theft with the FGR. www.elbuentono.com.mx · contralinea.com.mx · drvnoticias.com · argonmexico.com · vivirenjuarez.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Commercialization activities account for 72% of the total fuel imbalance. www.diarioevolucion.com.mx · lajornadaestadodemexico.com · diario21.com.mx · vivirenjuarez.com · campechehoy.mx
- [● 6 SOURCES] Authorities have detained 2,539 people in connection with fuel-related crimes. www.elbuentono.com.mx · lajornadaestadodemexico.com · contralinea.com.mx · drvnoticias.com · argonmexico.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The maritime smuggling investigation involves 15 detainees, including 11 members of the Mexican Navy. udgtv.com · tribuna.com.mx
- [● 11 SOURCES] Mexico detected a fuel imbalance of 8,824 million liters in 2025. www.diarioevolucion.com.mx · estamosaqui.mx · lajornadaestadodemexico.com · segundoasegundo.com · elvalle.com.mx · +5 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mexico has submitted three formal extradition requests to the United States regarding maritime fuel smuggling. udgtv.com · tribuna.com.mx
- [● 5 SOURCES] A total of 173.7 million liters of hydrocarbons have been seized. www.elbuentono.com.mx · lajornadaestadodemexico.com · contralinea.com.mx · drvnoticias.com · argonmexico.com