The new rates will begin to be applied at the service stations from this February 1.
The price of gasoline and ACPM in Colombia has historically been an issue of debate and concern for millions of citizens. From time to time, the government announces adjustments in the cost of fuelsdecisions that directly impact the pocket of drivers, public transport and the economy in general.
These increases are usually justified by factors such as variation in international oil prices, dollar behavior and deficit in the fuel price stabilization (FEPC), among others.
This Saturday, it was known that the National Government, through the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG), confirmed a new increase in the price of fuels, which It will begin to be applied at the service stations from this February 1.
Of interest: Government announces $ 95 in gasoline and $ 38 for ACPM
As reported by CREG in the circular issued, Gasoline will increase by $ 95, so the average price of the gallon nationwide will be $ 15,753. Meanwhile, the increase in ACPM will be $ 38, reaching an average price of $ 10,461.
According to the CREG document, the increase in the price of fuels is related to the annual adjustments established in the cost structure. These include the update of components such as the indexation of surcharge to the ACPM, The increase in transport rates for polliducts nationwide and variation in biofuel costs.
However, it is necessary to clarify that In some regions of the country, gasoline prices can be greater or even lower than this average, Therefore, it is important that citizens be clear about the approximate costs of fuels in their cities.
Cities with the cheapest and most expensive gasoline in the country
According to current prices data published by the CREG, The city that will have the cheapest gasoline of the 13 main ones will be grass, with an average price per gallon of $ 13,846. Then they are followed by Cúcuta ($ 14,165), Cartagena ($ 15,789), Barranquilla ($ 15,831) and Bucaramanga ($ 15,947), to complete the Top 5.
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For its part, The city with the highest price will be Villavicencio, with an average of $ 16,284 per gallon. Then they follow Cali ($ 16,195), Bogotá ($ 16,184), Manizales ($ 16,160) and Pereira ($ 16,134).
Each rise brings an immediate reaction in different sectors. For those who depend on their vehicle to work, either in the transport of cargo, passengers or in particular activities, each more weight per gallon represents an adjustment in their daily budget. In addition, these increases tend to generate a chain effect, raising the costs of transporting goods and, with it, the prices of basic products.
Source: Integrated digital system
