Gasoline prices rise again starting May 1: what will prices be like by city?
The Minister of Finance, Germán Ávila, confirmed this Thursday, April 30, 2026, that the price of gasoline is rising again in Colombia and the impact will be felt immediately in the pockets of citizens. Starting this Friday, May 1, the gallon of regular gasoline will increase by $400 throughout the country, thanks to a measure aimed at reducing the fiscal deficit and maintaining balance in public finances.
TL;DR
- Gasoline prices in Colombia will increase by $400 per gallon starting May 1, 2026.
- The increase aims to reduce the fiscal deficit and balance public finances.
- The national average price will rise to $15,849 per gallon.
- Villavicencio, Cali, and Bogotá have the highest prices, while Pasto and Cúcuta have the lowest.
- This follows a previous increase of $375 on April 1, 2026.
- Analysts predict potential inflationary pressures on transportation and food.