Published on Wednesday, November 5, 2025
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff

Costa Rica has adjusted its fuel prices, cutting gasoline costs while raising prices for diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the Public Services Regulatory Authority (Aresep) announced.

The changes come after a request from the Costa Rican Oil Refinery (Recope) to align domestic prices with fluctuations in international fuel markets.

Aresep said the new rates reflect higher international import costs, which directly influence local fuel prices. The adjustments are based on global market conditions between September and October 2025.

Fuel prices in Costa Rica are reviewed periodically, depending on international purchase prices and data provided by Recope.

 

Updated prices:

• Super Gasoline (RON 95): ₡662 per liter, down from ₡674, about $1.32 per liter or $5 per gallon.

• Regular Gasoline (RON 91 / Plus 91): ₡637 per liter, down from ₡659, roughly $1.27 per liter or $4.80 per gallon.

• Diesel: ₡571 per liter, up from ₡563, about $1.14 per liter or $4.31 per gallon.

• Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), 25-pound cylinder: ₡7,047, up from ₡7,003, about $14.09.

The new prices took effect this week after being published in the official government bulletin, La Gaceta.

Aresep, a state regulatory agency, is responsible for setting public service rates in Costa Rica.

Recope, the state-owned oil company, manages the importation, distribution and sale of fuels.

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