economy
May 5, 2026
Why Does the Price of Gasoline Vary at Different Stations in Cartagena?
On Monday, May 4th, the price increase for regular gasoline in Colombia came into effect, directly impacting citizens' wallets. The increase, announced by the Minister of Finance, Germán Ávila, on April 30th, is $400.
TL;DR
- Gasoline prices in Colombia increased by $400 on May 4th.
- The increase aims to reduce the deficit in the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund (FEPC).
- Average gasoline prices rose to $15,849 per gallon across 13 cities.
- Price differences within cities are due to transport costs to supply centers and competition between stations.
- Villavicencio has the highest gasoline price at $16,391 per gallon, while Pasto has the lowest at $13,887.
- No distributor is authorized to charge above the reference price.