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news El Financiero 2026-05-18

Diesel Price Cap Squeezes Mexican Gas Station Owners

Mexican gas station owners are struggling with profit margins as low as 70 cents per liter on diesel due to a price cap and rising costs. Many stations, especially smaller ones, face significant financial pressure.


Hay muchas estaciones que venden menos de 4.5 millones, acusan ante el tope en el diésel de 27 pesos. <p>Las estaciones de servicio en México sobreviven actualmente con márgenes de <b>70 centavos por litro</b> en la <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/04/01/refineria-de-dos-bocas-reconfigura-el-mercado-de-diesel-aporta-mas-de-una-cuarta-parte/" rel="" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/04/01/refineria-de-dos-bocas-reconfigura-el-mercado-de-die...

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