Starting May 12, Guatemalans will pay less for each gallon of fuel in Guatemalaaccording to the most recent consumer price report published by the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM).
He gallon of gasoline higher will cost Q37.56 and that of regular gasoline Q36.56. In both cases, the discount applied was Q1.77 per gallon.
He diesel will also register a price drop, with a reduction of Q2.12. As of May 12, gallon of diesel will cost Q33.81.
Suggested price per gallon of fuel in Guatemala City (self-service)
The reduction occurs after fuel prices experienced increases, in the second week that the subsidy will come into effect, during the week from May 5 to 11, when premium gasoline increased by Q2.60, regular gasoline by Q2.57, and diesel by Q1.61.
With the new references, the market reflects a partial correction of these increases, especially in gasoline, while diesel registers a decrease greater than the previous increase.
| Fuel | May 5-11 | May 12-18 | Variation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top gasoline | Q39.33 | Q37.56 | -Q1.77 |
| regular gasoline | Q38.33 | Q36.56 | -Q1.77 |
| Diesel | Q35.93 | Q33.81 | -Q2.12 |
The new prices published by the MEM for the capital appear in the report valid from May 12 to 18.
Prices vary within the country
According to the suggested price report of the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Flores, Petén, continues to record some of the highest prices in the country, while Puerto Barrios, Izabalpresents one of the lowest references.
In self-service mode the prices are in the following ranges:
| Department | Superior | Regular | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flores, Peten | Q38.71 | Q37.71 | Q34.96 |
| Coban | Q38.08 | Q37.08 | Q34.33 |
| Huehuetenango | Q38.04 | Q37.04 | Q34.29 |
| Quetzaltenango | Q37.81 | Q36.81 | Q34.06 |
| Escuintla | Q37.43 | Q36.43 | Q33.68 |
| Puerto Barrios | Q37.35 | Q36.35 | Q33.60 |