A new announcement of a rise in fuel prices was made this afternoon by the Secretary of Energy, who explained that these prices will be in force as of Friday, March 25.
For more than three consecutive weeks the price of fuel has increased in Panama. On February 23, March 9 and for this March 25 there have been announcements of increase.
With the increase in the cost of this item, 95-octane gasoline will rise three cents, remaining at $1.19 per liter; while 91-octane gasoline, whose current price is $1.13, starting Friday will cost $1.15 per liter.
The increase will also impact low-sulfur diesel, which will rise one cent to $1.14 per liter.
The Secretary of Energy said that the prices will be valid until 5:59 in the morning of next April 8.