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Global fuel price surges and energy inflation

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Rising fuel costs continue to drive significant inflation and transportation expenses globally. In Spain, diesel prices surged by over 15%, prompting a sliding fuel subsidy starting October 1, 2026. The government maintains a reduced 10% VAT rate to mitigate energy crisis impacts. In Latin America and the Caribbean, energy inflation reached 8.03% in June ~~2026, the region's highest level for the year. According to Olacde, this surge is attributed to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising costs for oil supply, refining, and transportation.~~ 2026. Argentina ~~faces severe economic pressure and~~ has ~~become~~ emerged as the regional leader for the highest diesel ~~prices~~ prices, reaching US$1.63 per liter in ~~Latin America. As of~~ October 2026, ~~the average price for a liter of gasoil reached US$1.63,~~ surpassing Uruguay (US$1.56) and Paraguay (US$1.54). Since January, diesel prices in Argentina have increased by approximately 35.83% in dollar terms, driven by ~~rising~~ Brent crude oil prices ~~linked~~ rising above US$100 due to Middle East conflicts. In the Chaco province of Argentina, economic trends show a sustained decline in gasoline sales, attributed to the economic climate and a shift toward hybrid or low-consumption vehicles, while diesel sales have seen moderate growth due to agricultural and industrial activity. To manage ~~this~~ volatility, YPF has implemented a price buffer mechanism. However, YPF CEO Horacio Marín stated that the company will not reduce gasoline prices even if international oil prices fall, ~~noting that~~ as the company intends to use periods of lower ~~oil~~ prices to recover previous ~~increases that were deferred to maintain consumer demand. This follows a significant downturn in fuel consumption in Argentina, where July 2026 sales dropped 6.4% year-on-year.~~ increases. Looking ahead, YPF is projecting long-term infrastructure developments, such as the Vaca Muerta Oil Sur (VMOS) pipeline and the Argentina LNG project, aiming for annual energy exports between US$55 billion and US$58 billion by 2031. In Bolivia, fuel subsidies have become unsustainable, with a deficit for diesel and gasoline estimated at 1.7 billion bolivianos. Operational challenges persist in Mexico and Colombia, while the Dominican Republic faces rising import costs.

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