El Gobierno Nacional anunció que el precio de la gasolina empezará a bajar en febrero: disminuirá 500 pesos

El jefe de la cartera de Hacienda aseguró que las disminuciones seguirán ocurriendo a lo largo del año. Foto: iStock

El Gobierno Nacional anunció que el precio de la gasolina empezará a bajar en febrero: disminuirá 500 pesos

TL;DR

  • Gasoline prices will be reduced by 500 pesos starting in February.
  • The measure is intended to combat inflation and align internal prices with international levels.
  • The government projects a zero balance in the fuel price stabilization fund by year-end.
  • This decision is not expected to create a fiscal deficit; instead, it compensates society.
  • The announcement was made following the Central Bank's interest rate hike.
  • A study in February will determine further potential reductions for the entire year.
  • As of January 1, 2026, there was an average price increase of $90 per gallon for regular gasoline and $99 for diesel.
  • The average price for regular gasoline is now $16,057 per gallon, and diesel is $10,984 per gallon in major cities.