Overview
- The city council passed the measure in a late session, with approval secured through the council president’s tie‑breaking vote.
- The surcharge will be calculated as 2% of the fuel’s net cost before taxes, which the municipality estimates at roughly 1,200 to 1,800 pesos per full tank.
- Local officials say the proceeds will be directed to repaving works in the urban network beginning when the charge takes effect in February 2026.
- The Chamber of Commerce, rural producers and Carbap opposed the change, warning of higher costs for consumers and local production.
- The move aligns with similar steps reported in other Buenos Aires districts, including Cañuelas and Ramallo, signaling a broader municipal trend.