A gas station in Saltillo was identified by the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) as having the most expensive regular gasoline in the country, according to the weekly monitoring by the “Who’s Who in Fuels” program, covering the period from January 19 to 25.
The information was presented during the agency’s national press conference, where it was detailed that the price at this station exceeded the national average, which stood at 23.57 pesos per liter during that period.
According to the official report, the Petromax station, part of the Petro Seven brand, located on Jesús Valdés Sánchez Boulevard in Saltillo, Coahuila, sold regular gasoline for 24.99 pesos per liter, the highest price found in all of Mexico during the analyzed week.
Profeco indicated that this establishment reported an estimated profit margin of 3.50 pesos per liter, a figure that far exceeds the ranges considered reasonable within the national monitoring system.
Which station had the lowest price and what was its profit margin?
In contrast, the federal agency reported that the Pemex “Servicio Eje 100” station, located in San Luis Potosí, offered the fairest price in the country, with regular gasoline at 23.10 pesos per liter.
According to Profeco, stations that maintain more affordable prices typically operate with profits of less than two pesos per liter, which helps protect consumers’ finances and aligns with the authority’s oversight criteria.
Which other gas stations in the country registered high prices?
In addition to the station in Saltillo, the weekly report included other locations across the country with high prices, including gas stations in Guanajuato, Quintana Roo, Nayarit, Tlaxcala, Durango, and Oaxaca, with prices ranging from 24.19 to 24.99 pesos per liter, depending on the region.
Profeco reiterated that the “Who’s Who in Fuels” program aims to make prices and profit margins more transparent, allowing drivers to compare options and make informed decisions when filling up.
Source: posta
