Mexico fuel prices hold steady as fiscal stimulus shifts

Mexican fuel prices remained largely unchanged on Monday, August 24, 2026, with the national average for Magna gasoline at 23.69 pesos per liter, Premium at 28.52 pesos, and diesel at 27.02 pesos, according to PETROIntelligence data cited by El Heraldo de México. Regional averages varied slightly, with CDMX reporting Magna at 23.82 pesos, Jalisco at 23.97 pesos, and Nuevo León at 24.09 pesos Source: El Heraldo de México. Infobae's reports for Puebla and CDMX on the same day showed similar figures, though with minor discrepancies (e.g., Magna in CDMX at 23.807 pesos) Source: Infobae.

Fiscal stimulus

The federal government adjusted fuel tax incentives for the week of August 22–28, restoring a fiscal stimulus for Premium gasoline after a week without it. According to El Heraldo de México, the Magna stimulus covers 22.44% of the IEPS, Premium 4.03%, and diesel 82.59% Source: El Heraldo de México. This contrasts with the previous week (August 15–21), when Premium had no stimulus and Magna received 16.45% Source: La República. The changes aim to contain inflation and support diesel-dependent transport Source: El Heraldo de México.

Regulatory context

Since March 2025, the Comisión Nacional de Energía (CNE) has replaced the CRE as Mexico's sole energy regulator, overseeing prices and permits Source: Infobae. Profeco continues to monitor station prices and consumer protections Source: Milenio.