The price of propane gas in Guatemala has registered a new increase since April 20, 2026, driven by the international increase in oil prices and geopolitical factors, as reported by the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM).
According to the official statement, the average adjustment is 12.30% in all presentations, after several months of stability since December 2025.
New propane gas prices
The MEM detailed that the prices to the final consumer are the following:
25 pound cylinder: Q110.00 (increase of Q12.00)
35 pound cylinder: Q154.00 (increase of Q17.00)
100 pound cylinder: Q440.00 (increase of Q48.00)
Distributors have already begun to apply these adjustments, which directly impact the spending of Guatemalan households.
International factors put pressure on prices
The MEM explained that Guatemala, as a country that imports liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), mainly from the United States, is highly sensitive to fluctuations in the international market.
Among the factors that influence the increase are:
- Increase in LPG reference prices
- Higher seasonal demand
- Increase in transportation costs
Furthermore, the behavior of the oil market has begun to reverse the downward trend observed in previous months.
Geopolitical tension and rise in oil
The increase in the price of LPG is linked to the volatility of oil, especially due to tensions in the Middle East, says the MEM.
The report indicates that the price of WTI crude oil rose 7% and reached US$89.61 per barrel, amid the escalation of the conflict between the United States and Iran, which has affected key routes such as the Strait of Hormuz.
This scenario generates uncertainty in the energy markets and puts upward pressure on the prices of its derivatives, including propane gas.
Impact in Guatemala
Authorities warn that this phenomenon could have a “second round effect” on the national economy, by increasing the cost of living and mainly affecting households that depend on gas for cooking.
Analysts consider that the evolution of the international conflict will be decisive in defining whether prices continue to rise or manage to stabilize in the short term.
The adjustment is already a reality in the local market and adds to other inflationary pressures that Guatemalan consumers face.