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Argentina Fuel Prices Climb Again With Unannounced Station Hikes

A government decree starts a two-step tax update on fuels, with a larger adjustment taking effect on October 1 after prior deferrals.

Overview

  • Monday, September 15 brought the fifth fuel-price increase in two months and the third this month, according to station postings across the country.
  • In Buenos Aires, YPF displays showed nafta súper at $1,372 per litre, premium around $1,619, and diesel near $1,553.
  • In Jujuy, reference prices were reported at $1,508 for nafta súper, $1,743 for premium, $1,566 for Diésel 500, and $1,756 for Infinia Diésel.
  • Over the past 45 days, pump prices rose about 5% in AMBA and up to 6% in the interior, according to market reports.
  • With the public-notification rule revoked and the Precios en Surtidor platform no longer updating, users lack an official price reference as motorists and freight operators reduce trips, sector tracker Surtidores reports.