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Mexico's Latest Fuel Prices and Consumer Protection Efforts

Mexico's Morning Conference reveals fuel prices, Mayan Train advances, and support efforts. President López Obrador addresses alleged irregularities, emphasizes security, and updates on infrastructure milestones.

Mexicanist

Dec 4, 2023 — 2 min read

President López Obrador details Mayan Train progress and fuel prices during the Morning Conference.

In the early hours of today, the National Palace hosted the Morning Conference led by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), providing a detailed overview of key developments in Mexico's economic and infrastructural spheres. Here's a breakdown of the latest updates:

Fuel Price Dynamics

David Aguilar Romero, head of the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco), shared critical insights into fuel prices. Last week's average prices per liter were reported as follows:

Regular gasoline: 22.55 pesos
Premium gasoline: 24.54 pesos
Diesel: 24.03 pesos

Romero highlighted Profeco's active role in monitoring and addressing consumer concerns, citing 249 complaints received through the “Litro por litro” app and 338 verification visits.

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