Panama Gasoline Price Analysis
Every two weeks we analyze the official SNE bulletin: why fuel prices rise or fall, what's happening with WTI and OPEC+, and what it means for your wallet.
Mixed signals on Good Friday: 95 octane drops but diesel rises
SNE published April 17 mixed prices: 95 octane falls to $1.231/L but diesel rises to $1.368/L, its 2026 high. We explain what drives each fuel.
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SNE raises prices 9.7% — the largest increase of the year
SNE applied on April 3 the largest weekly increase of 2026: 95 octane up B/.0.111/L to $1.255. Behind it is WTI rebounding from $59 to $65 after March's historic lows.
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Strong rebound: +20.7% in two weeks after March's historic lows
After March 6's historic low ($0.948/L), 95 octane rebounds to $1.144/L on March 20. WTI recovered from $58 to $65 driven by trade war pause expectations.
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Biggest drop in years: 95 octane falls B/.0.188/L — only happened before in 2020
On March 6, 2026 SNE announced the largest single-update reduction since 2020: 95 octane at $0.948/L, a four-year low. Cause: WTI at $58, trade war, and no OPEC+ cuts.
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When does SNE update?
On the 1st and 15th of each month. Set alerts or check the weekly forecast.