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Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026

El Salvador Raises Fuel Prices by 17 Cents a Gallon as Global Energy Pressures Mount

El Salvador increased reference prices for gasoline and diesel by 17 cents a gallon as geopolitical tensions and volatile global energy markets add pressure to domestic transport costs and supply chains.

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