This March 21, 2025some social media publications reported on an alleged increase in the price of gasoline, and indicated an increase in Between Q0.50 and Q0.80 by gallon.
According to this information, prices reached the following gallon:
- Upper gasoline: Q29.88
- Regular gasoline: Q28.17
However, a Analysis of official data from the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) and a comparison of prices in different service stations allow to determine How the price of fuels has fluctuated In recent months.
Did gasoline really upload?
According to MEM records, in the last 27 months (January 2023 – March 2025), December 2024 It was the month with the lowest prices of the analyzed period. With price per gallon between Q28.63 and Q25.24according to the types of gasoline in the Guatemalan market.
During January and February 2025an increase was observed compared to December 2024, although without reaching the maximum values of previous months.
In addition, when comparing the First three months of the year, March has registered the lowest prices.
MEM data, corresponding to the monitoring of the March 10 and 17, 2025They reflect a decrease in prices.
Self -service pricesprice variation between the week of March 10 and 17:
- Upper gasoline: of Q29.88 to Q29.68 (-Q0.20)
- Regular gasoline: of Q28.39 to Q28.17 (-Q0.22)
- Diesel: of Q26.81 to Q26.08 (-Q0.73)
The data indicates that, although gasoline prices have fluctuated, There has been no significant increase in recent days.
In fact, current values They are within the range of the last two weeks And, in some cases, they have decreased.
Free press monitoring prices
In addition to the analysis of Memprices were verified in four gas stations located in different Guatemala areas.
The values recorded this March 21, 2025 They show minimal differences between stations:
Zone 1, Guatemala City
- Gas station A: Superior Q29.69 | Regular Q29.09 | Diesel Q25.79
- Gasolinera B: Superior Q29.47 | Regular Q27.97 | Diesel Q26.07
- Gasolinera C: Superior Q29.69 | Regular Q28.19 | Diesel Q25.79
- Gasolinera D: Upper Q30.59 | Regular Q29.09 | Diesel Q27.69
Zone 11, Guatemala City
- Gas station A: Upper Q30.49 | Regular Q28.89 | Diesel Q25.69
- Gasolinera B: Upper Q30.77 | Regular Q29.27 | Diesel Q27.67
- Gasolinera C: Upper Q30.79 | Regular Q29.29 | Diesel Q27.69
- Gasolinera D: Superior Q29.69 | Regular Q28.19 | Diesel Q27.39
Zone 8, Mixco
- Gas station A: Upper Q28.99 | Regular Q27.49 | Diesel Q27.49
- Gasolinera B: Upper Q30.77 | Regular Q29.27 | Diesel Q26.87
- Gasolinera C: Superior Q29.69 | Regular Q28.19 | Diesel Q25.79
- Gasolinera D: Upper Q30.47 | Regular Q28.91 | Diesel Q25.67
New Villa
- Gas station A: Superior Q29.69 | Regular Q28.19 | Diesel Q25.79
- Gasolinera B: Superior Q29.67 | Regular Q28.17 | Diesel Q26.07
- Gasolinera C: Superior Q29.69 | Regular Q28.19 | Diesel Q25.79
- Gasolinera D: Upper Q30.63 | Regular Q30.79 | Diesel Q27.79
The difference in the prices between stations is due to several factors, including the location and the gas station business model.
As observed in some stations even prices are below those reported by the Ministry of Energy.
Why do prices between gas stations vary?
In Guatemala, gas stations operate under a model of franchise. This means that any investor can open a gas station under a specific brand, but prices can vary according to the location and operational costs of each owner of the branch.
Although a frequent user of the same brand may notice differences in the price, these depend on the area and the owner Not necessarily a generalized increase in fuel.
There is no general increase in the price of gasoline
MEM data and monitored gas stations indicate that, instead of an increase, the price of gasoline has registered A slight reduction in March 2025.
Despite the information disseminated in social networks, official records and data collection in different gas stations and areas reflect a downward trend, at least in the short term.