Why gasoline is not worth the same across the country

The government of Gustavo Petro decided to raise 200 pesos for the gallon of gasoline from October until the end of 2022. The foregoing, in order to reduce the deficit that currently exists in the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund.

(Read: What is behind the unusual rise of gas stations in Cúcuta).

Now, for each city the Gasoline price is different, why?

According to consultant Daniel Pardo, fuel prices vary by the costs incurred in logistics and the transfer of gasoline or ACPM.

“Another reason would be, beyond the price of Brent, the taxes that are handled in each territoryPardo added. Likewise, he assured that not because they have a refinery in the same region are the prices cheaper.

A clear example of this is Villavicencio, which has one of the most expensive gasoline in the country. for being far from the Apiay refineryand both are located in the Llanos.

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In the case of Cúcuta and Pasto, prices are usually lower than average because they are close to the border with Venezuela. “Cúcuta competes with the prices of the fuel that comes from Venezuela and the one that is contraband, which are very cheap. And in the case of Pasto, it happens that it is a city with good interconnection, with good quality and close to EcuadorPardo noted.

In Bogota, where the reference price for sale to the public is $9,723, went to $9,923 in November. In Cali it went from $9,762 to $9,962; in Medellín from $9,664 to $9,864; in Barranquilla from $9,408 to $9,608; and in Cartagena from $9,368 to $9,568.

(In addition: Vehicle sales fell 3.3% during October).

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