Published on Monday, May 5, 2025
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff

The Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP) has approved updated prices for gasoline, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), following a request from the Costa Rica Oil Company (RECOPE).


The price adjustments reflect fluctuations in international fuel markets during import negotiations conducted between March 14 and April 10, 2025.


The updated prices will be as follows:

The price of super-branded gasoline (RON 95) will increase from ₡672 to ₡692 colones per liter (p/l), roughly $1.38 p/l.

Regular gasoline (RON 91 or Plus 91), will rise from ₡643 to ₡677 colones p/l, about $1.35 p/l.

Diesel prices will decrease, from ₡569 to ₡545 colones p/l, approximately $1.09 p/l.

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), used for cooking, heating, and vehicles, will also drop in price. A 25-pound cylinder will now cost ₡7,389 colones, down from ₡7,535 colones, or roughly $14.77 per unit.

The new prices will be effective this week after being published in the official government bulletin La Gaceta.

The Public Services Regulatory Authority (Aresep) is the State-owned agency in charge of setting the price of public services and products.

The Costa Rica Oil Company (Recope) is the State-owned company in charge of importing, distributing and selling fuels in the country.

  

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