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news El Financiero 2026-05-14

Diesel Price Cap Squeezes Gas Station Profits to Just 1.5 Pesos Per Liter

Mexican gas station owners report razor-thin profit margins of only 1.5 pesos per liter on diesel due to a government-imposed price cap. The low margin strains smaller operators who struggle to cover logistical and operational costs.


La Organización Nacional de Expendedores de Petróleo remarcó que el acuerdo con el Gobierno de vender el diésel en 27 pesos pone más presión en los pequeños gasolineros. <p>Los empresarios gasolineros apenas obtienen <b>un margen de 1.5 pesos</b> por cada <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/04/28/diesel-a-27-pesos-la-proxima-semana-gobierno-y-gasolineros-acuerdan-nuevo-costo-del-combustible/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026...

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