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Fuel price volatility and regional responses in Latin Am
Overview
Since mid‑July 2026, fuel prices across Central and South America have risen sharply in line with global oil market dynamics. In Chile, following a three‑week price hike in late July, new adjustments were confirmed by the state‑owned Empresa Nacional del Petróleo (ENAP). By mid-August, ENAP had reported price stability for several fuels, but by early September, the Chilean government confirmed upcoming increases in gasoline and diesel prices ahead of the national Fiestas Patrias celebrations. Biminister of Economy and Mining Daniel Mas attributed these hikes to international petroleum pressures stemming from Middle East conflicts. While official magnitudes were not released, the Observatory of the Economic Context at Universidad Diego Portales estimated gasoline could rise by approximately $35 per liter, with diesel potentially increasing by nearly $100 per liter. Regional responses continue to evolve. In Argentina, consumers can access up to 30% discounts through bank promotions, and the government has established a reimbursement program for 10-kilogram gas cylinders via the Registro de Subsidios Energéticos Focalizados (ReSEF). In Panama, the National Assembly approved a B/. 26.3 million fund to stabilize fuel prices for public transport, cargo, and artisanal fishing. In Costa Rica, the Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP) approved increases for gasoline and diesel. In Guatemala, temporary tax exemptions approved via Decree 22-2026 took effect on October 1, 2026. In Honduras, the government implemented a 30-day measure on October 5 to absorb L12.01 per gallon of diesel by covering the Aporte para la Conservación del Patrimonio Vial (ACPV) tax, though gasoline and kerosene prices remain scheduled for increases. In the Dominican Republic, regulated hydrocarbons have seen a cumulative increase of RD$231 over five months.
Entities
ENAP · Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria · Guatemala · Guatemalan Congress · European Union
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Guatemalan Congress approved Decree 22-2026 to temporarily exempt VAT and IDP taxes from fuel to reduce consumer prices.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Guatemalan Congress approved Decree 21-2026 to establish fuel price caps.
- [● 8 SOURCES] ENAP announced an increase of $32.9 per litre for 93‑octane gasoline effective 30 July.
- [● 8 SOURCES] ENAP announced an increase of $28.5 per litre for diesel effective 30 July.
- [● 8 SOURCES] The tax exemption applies to gasoline, diesel, and gas oil.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The tax exemption is valid until December 31, 2026.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The maximum price for diesel and regular gasoline is set at Q39 per gallon, while superior gasoline is capped at Q41 per gallon.
- [● 6 SOURCES] A fund of Q2,500 million was approved to compensate for international price volatility.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Indigenous groups and transport workers have conducted road blockades and protests due to rising fuel costs.
- [● 5 SOURCES] ENAP does not set or regulate final retail fuel prices; distributors determine them.
- [● 5 SOURCES] ENAP’s price adjustments consider US Gulf import costs, maritime freight, and the MEPCO/FEPP stabilization mechanisms.
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesHonduras implements temporary diesel tax relief to curb fuel prices
Honduras is temporarily absorbing diesel tax costs to combat rising international fuel prices, sparking debate over potential revenue losses and the need for public spending reforms.
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[BUSINESS] 16 sourcesHonduras to subsidize diesel prices for 30 days
Honduras will subsidize diesel for 30 days by absorbing the ACPV tax to offset rising international fuel costs and protect transport and agricultural sectors.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesEnergy subsidies and fuel tax exemptions implemented in Argentina and Guatemala
Argentina implements gas cylinder subsidies via ReSEF registration, while Guatemala investigates fuel stations for failing to apply new IVA and IDP tax exemptions on gasoline and diesel.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesGuatemala approves temporary fuel tax exemptions
Guatemala's Congress approved Decree 22-2026, temporarily exempting gasoline and diesel from IDP and IVA taxes to lower consumer prices through December 31.
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[POLITICS] 35 sourcesGuatemala Congress approves temporary fuel tax exemptions
Guatemala's Congress approved Decree 22-2026, temporarily exempting gasoline and diesel from IVA and IDP taxes until December 31, 2026, to lower consumer prices.
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[BUSINESS] 19 sourcesGuatemala Congress approves fuel price caps and Q2,500 million subsidy
Guatemala's Congress approved Decree 21-2026, setting fuel price caps of Q39 for diesel/regular and Q41 for superior gasoline, backed by a Q2,500 million stabilization fund through late 2026.
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[BUSINESS] 22 sourcesFuel prices and economic measures fluctuate across Latin America
Fuel prices are fluctuating across Latin America, with Argentina offering discounts, Panama subsidizing transport, and Chile and Bolivia facing potential price hikes and sector protests.
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[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesChile fuel prices projected to rise starting August 20
Chilean fuel prices are projected to rise on August 20, with gasoline and diesel increases estimated between $30 and $38 per liter due to international market trends.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesENAP confirms no changes to fuel prices in Chile
ENAP confirmed that gasoline, diesel, and LPG prices in Chile will remain stable this week, with paraffin prices frozen until September.
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[BUSINESS] 25 sourcesChile's ENAP announces $33 gasoline and $28 diesel price hikes
ENAP said Chile will raise 93/97‑octane gasoline by $32.9/L and diesel by $28.5/L on 30 July, citing import costs, freight and market tension; it does not set final retail prices.
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[BUSINESS] 8 sourcesCentral American fuel prices fluctuate amid global oil shifts
Fuel prices in Guatemala rose, Honduras warns of Middle East conflict impact while inflation eases, and Costa Rica trims gasoline and diesel rates as global oil prices fall.
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