Faced with the need for gas station owners to reduce costs due to high fuel prices, self-service gas stations will grow massively in Mexico over the next four years.
The economic pressure on gas station owners has increased due to the voluntary agreement with the government that sets limits on retail prices. Magna gasoline has a price ceiling of 24 pesos, and diesel remains at 27 pesos. To maintain profits with these prices, business owners must automate their processes and make their operating expenses more efficient.
In fact, industry analysts estimate that this business model will reach more than 4,000 establishments by 2030, meaning that one in three service stations in our country will change its current operating model.
Currently, approximately 500 gas stations in our country already use some form of self-service or checkout system, representing just 5% of the total number of stations operating nationwide.
In response, Aldo Vargas, CEO of the technology company Kernotek, explained to El Economista that the adoption of this system is achieved through full-service pumps, hybrid applications, or direct payment at convenience store checkouts.
The northern region of the country is experiencing the greatest boom in this technology due to its geographical proximity to the United States border, where residents are already familiar with the system and use it daily when traveling. Conversely, southern areas and highways will maintain the traditional model of personalized service for longer, due to local customs and the identity of their communities.
Another important aspect is that younger generations in large cities are also driving demand for this digital service, as their behavior is similar to that of self-checkout kiosks in supermarkets and fast-food restaurants. Users seek speed in their transactions and easily adapt to screens and electronic payment systems without the need for intermediaries.
Source: motorpasion
