From 2020 onwards, the fuel used by ships worldwide should not exceed 0.5% sulphur concentration, forcing transporters to consume higher priced fuels, which could become even more expensive because of increased demand.
From January 1, 2020, the concentration of sulphur in the fuel consumed by maritime transport vessels must not exceed 0.5%, a limit that until now was at 3.5%.
From January 1st, 2020, the concentration of Sulphur in the fuel consumed by maritime transport vessels must not exceed 0.5%, a limit that until now was at 3.5%.
The international modifications related to the supply of fuel oil or marine fuel, which were approved by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), will apply to all vessels sailing in the world.
The union of transporters has warned that if the increase in the fuel tax is approved, "the cost of transporting cargo to Guatemala will rise by $12.75."
On 6 and 7 October industry representatives worldwide will gather together in Panama City to discuss issues such as the impact of the expanded canal on bunker operations.
Representatives from the Maritime Chamber of Panama, the event organizer, said to Prensa.com that "... The aim this year is to unite the bunkering sector agencies, shipping companies and their service providers, and present the problems of the sector to the various authorities in the country ".
Analysis of the characteristics of the business of supplying ships in Panama, participating companies, products and services required, and eligibility requirements.
From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (Procomer):
- Expansion of the Panama Canal opens up opportunities for Costa Rican exporters to supply vessels
Prices of a gallon of regular gas: $4.73 Costa Rica, $4.53 Nicaragua, $ 4.51 Honduras, $4.06 Guatemala and $3.95 in El Salvador.
Information published by the Ministry of Economy of El Salvador (MINEC):
MINEC announced reductions in reference prices for gasoline and diesel.
The Ministry of Economy (Minec) announced on February 3, further reductions in the reference prices for fuel, which will be in effect from 4 to 17 February 2014.
Prices of a gallon of regular gas: Costa Rica $4.85 , Nicaragua $4.50, Honduras $4.49 , Guatemala $4.18 and El Salvador $3.92.
nformation published by the Ministry of Economy of El Salvador (MINEC):
Reference prices for fuels from 21 January to 3 February
MINEC announces new variations on the reference prices for gasoline and diesel.
The Ministry of Finance announced this January 20, new variations on the reference prices for fuel, which will be effective from 21 January to 3 February 2014.
Price of a gallon of gasoline: Costa Rica $5.00, Nicaragua $4.78 , Honduras $4.46, Guatemala $4.29, El Salvador $4.02, Panama $3.94
Report on Consumer Price Averages for Gasoline and Diesel in Central America, in force in the week from 1 to 7 December 2013, based on official prices and monitoring or surveys carried out by the various Departments of oil or equivalent in the capital of each Central American country.
Prices of a gallon of regular gas: Costa Rica $5.05, Nicaragua $4.35, Honduras $4.10, El Salvador $3.79 and Guatemala $3.88.
From information published by the Ministry of Economy of El Salvador:
Reference prices for fuels from 26 November to 9 December
MINEC announces new variations on the reference prices for fuel
The Department of Regulattion of Hydrocarbons and Mines at the Ministry of Economy announced on November 25th, new variations on the reference prices for fuel, which will be effective from 26 November to 9 December 2013.
Price of a gallon of regular gas: Costa Rica $5.04, Nicaragua $4.36, Honduras $4.18, El Salvador $3.90 and Guatemala $3.84.
From data published by the Ministry of Economy of El Salvador:
Reference prices for fuel from 12 to 25 November
The MINEC has announced reductions in reference prices for fuels: up to - $0.11 on gasoline.
The Department of Regulation of Hydrocarbons and Mines at the Ministry of Economy announced, on November 11, further declines in the reference prices for fuel, which will be in force from 12 to 25 November 2013.
Prices per gallon of Super gasoline are: $5.38 Costa Rica, $4.73 Nicaragua, $4.58 Honduras, $4.21 Guatemala, $4.24 El Salvador and Panama $3.94 .
Report on the average consumer prices for Gasoline and Diesel in Central America, effective as of the week 6th to 12th of October 2013, based on official prices and monitoring or surveys carried out by the various DGs of Hydrocarbons or equivalent in the capitals of each Central American country .
Prices of a gallon of Super gasoline: Costa Rica $5.60, Nicaragua $4.86, Honduras $4.78, Guatemala $4.44, El Salvador $4.42, Panama $4.37.
A report has been released on the average consumer prices for Gasoline and Diesel in Central America, in force in the week of 15 to 21 of September 2013, based on official prices and monitoring or surveys carried out by the various DGs of Hydrocarbons or equivalent in the capital of each Central American country.
Prices of Super gasoline per gallon : $5.63 Costa Rica, $5.13 Nicaragua, $4.81 Honduras, $4.52 Guatemala, $4.42 El Salvador, $ 4.37 Panama .
A report has been released detailing the average consumer prices for Gasoline and Diesel in Central America, in force in the week 14th to 20th July 2013, based on official prices and monitoring or surveys carried out by the various DGs of Hydrocarbons or equivalent in the capitals of each Central American country.
Prices per gallon of Super gasoline: Costa Rica $5.60, Nicaragua $5.14, Honduras $4.82 , Guatemala $4.58, El Salvador $4.42 , Panama $4.29.
A report has been released detailing average consumer prices for Gasoline and Diesel in Central America, in force in the week from 1 to 7 September 2013, based on official prices and monitoring or surveys carried out by the various DGs of Hydrocarbons or equivalent in the capitals of each Central American country.
Prices of a gallon of Super gasoline: Costa Rica $5.54 , Nicaragua $5.06, Honduras $4.84, Guatemala $4.47, El Salvador $4.44, Panama $4.43.
A report has been released with the average consumer prices for Gasoline and Diesel in Central America, effective at week 18 to August 24, 2013, based on official prices and monitoring or surveys carried out by the various Directorates of Hydrocarbons or equivalent in the capital of each Central American country.