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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.

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