From April 1, 2026, gasoline prices in Colombia rose by $375 per gallon, lifting the national average to $15,449. In Cali, prices are around $15,900, with diesel up $81 per gallon. The increase reverses prior cuts timed with legislative elections, prompting political debate.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy announced the fuel price hike effective April 1, 2026. Regular gasoline reached a national average of $15,449 per gallon, up $375 from the previous period. In cities like Cali, the price stands around $15,900 per gallon, impacting transportation costs and daily life.
Diesel, or ACPM, saw an average increase of $81 per gallon, adding strain to cargo and passenger transport sectors. This follows two consecutive gasoline price cuts earlier in 2026, which aligned with the legislative elections period.
Political sectors and social media users have questioned those prior reductions, implying a strategic motive now undone by the new rise. Authorities cite factors including the international crude oil price exceeding $100 per barrel amid global tensions, plus production, transport, distribution, and tax costs.
The Fuel Price Stabilization Fund faces pressures from these international fluctuations, aiming to cushion their effect on the local market.
