The first of July the Ministry of Mines and Energy announced that as of this month the prices of fuels will have an increase of $150 in the entire national territory.
Therefore, the ministry revealed the list of the 13 main cities with high cost in fuels.
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Cities with the most expensive gasoline and ACPM in Colombia
Villavicencio: gasoline $9,623 and ACPM of $9,402
Cali: gasoline $9,562 and ACPM $9,416
Bogota: gasoline $9,523 and ACPM $9,302
Manizales: gasoline $9,516 and ACPM $9,355
Pereira: gasoline $9,507 and ACPM $9,366
Ibague: gasoline $9,472 and ACPM $9,291
Medellin: gasoline $9,464 and ACPM $9,311
Hunting: gasoline $9,418 and ACPM $9,232
Bucaramanga: gasoline $9,277 and ACPM $9,076
Barranquilla: gasoline $9,208 and ACPM $9,014
Cartagena: gasoline $9,168 and ACPM $8,982
Grass: gasoline $8,032 and ACPM $8,457
Cucuta: gasoline $7,576 and ACPM $7,024
It should be noted that since January of this year the government decided to keep the fuel prices so as not to further affect the cost of living for consumers.
As a result, the deficit increased. Fuel Price Stabilization Fund (FEPC) that already exceeds $14 billionwhich led the Government to announce a gradual plan to increase both gasoline and ACPM.
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Likewise, the adjustment in fuel prices not only affects vehicle owners, but also has an impact on public transport and food transport load.