Oil company YPF raised its gasoline prices by 4%. The increase goes from 8, this Wednesday 17 May. Puma was the first to adjust its values.
The oil companies had already agreed with the government on a 4% monthly increase in the price of fuel. This was to happen on the 15th of each month, between April and August. Energy Secretary Flavia Royón called a meeting on Tuesday to address this issue. A freeze was supposed to come, but adaptation finally came.
Thus, the increase expected for Monday It was finally made official today. and Puma kicked off with a fuel boost from midnight.
Due to its market share, YPF was the only one able to stop the increase. However, just before 8 o’clock, Confirmation has arrived from the oil company that the value of its fuels will also rise.
During this year, Two batches of “fair prices” for fuels have been agreed. The first was between December 2022 and March 2023. A monthly correction of 4% and the latest one of 3.2%. The second batch of increases, from April to August, implies a monthly increase of 4%.
Accumulated fuel increase for the January-August period of 2023 is between 36% and 37%if the predictions of the two price agreements announced so far come true.
YPF: how are the prices
The new fuel prices at YPF gas stations in the city of Buenos Aires are:
- super petrol: $184.70
- premium naphtha: $232.70
- common diesel: $198.40
- premium diesels: $278.70.
So far this year, fuels increased by 18% against inflation by 32% and a 25% devaluation,” they counted from the sector.
NS
Source: Clarin
