The gas cylinder has increased between Q10 and Q40, according to its weight, so far this year. So far, an explanation of the reasons for the increase has not been provided, authorities of the Consumer Attention and Assistance Directorate (Diaco) recognized during a summons in Congress.
The 25 -pound cylinder had an increase of Q10, going from Q110 to Q120; the 35 pounds rose Q14, from Q154 to Q168; and the 100 pounds recorded an increase of Q40, from Q440 to Q480. These increases were given in mid -February.
Karina Donis, director of the Diaco, said she is still aware of the technical report of the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) about the reasons for the increase.
“The evaluation is already being done in the legal department, only waiting for the final report of the General Directorate of Hydrocarbons,” Donis said.
The deputies of the VOS bench asked the officials of the Ministry of Economy to apply sanctions through the newly created competence law. However, Antonio Romero, Deputy Minister of Investment and Competition, explained that he is still in the process of forming the Superintendence of Competition, so they have been limited in their faculties.
The summons also asked the officials of the National Institute of Statistics (INE) updated information on the price of the basic basket. However, only January data were presented, since those of February will be released on Friday, which generated discomfort among parliamentarians.
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The Minister of Economy, Gabriela García, also referred to the United States measures to impose tariffs on certain products. However, he assured that Guatemala has not received any notification and considered that the northern triangle is a key trade partner for that country.
Garcia said they have analyzed several stages, although he avoided giving details.
Yes confirmed that the Free Trade Agreement between Central America, the Dominican Republic and the United States, known as DR-CAFTA.