Super gasoline pricing has operated under a liberalized system since December 2018, with Petroecuador setting suggested rates while individual distributors determine final pump prices. The monthly adjustments track West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil benchmarks, directly exposing this fuel segment to international market volatility without the protective mechanisms applied to other grades.
The subsidized fuels Extra and Ecopaís increased to $3.312000 per gallon, while premium diesel reached $3.251000 per gallon. These fuels operate under Ecuador’s price band stabilization system, which limits monthly price increases to a maximum of 5% and allows decreases up to 10%. The current adjustments represent the fourth consecutive monthly increase since March 2026 for these controlled fuel grades.
Ivo Rosero, president of Camddepe, confirmed the pricing differential across various distribution networks. The increases occur against a backdrop of rising government subsidy costs and higher import prices for petroleum derivatives consumed in Ecuador. All three fuel grades—Extra, Ecopaís, and diesel—reference WTI pricing, but the stabilization formula prevents the direct pass-through of international price spikes to end consumers.
The Esmeraldas refinery announced plans to increase premium diesel production through the end of June, which Petroecuador expects will reduce import requirements. The state company has increased fuel dispatches to ensure availability at service stations during the price transition period. The pricing structure remains valid through July 11, 2026, when the next monthly adjustment cycle begins.
This article was curated and published as part of our South American energy market coverage.
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