Q COSTARICA — Fuel prices in Costa Rica changed at 12:01 am this Tuesday, November 11, when an adjustment approved by the Regulatory Authority (Aresep) takes effect.
The Aresep announced the price change last week, but it came into effect today after publication in La Gaceta on Monday.
The prices at the pumps today are:
- Regular gasoline is priced at ¢637 per liter, a drop of ¢22
- Super gasoline ¢662, a decrease of ¢12
- Diesel is now ¢563 a liter, an increase of ¢8
- Propane gas also increased today, about ¢44 colones for a 25-liter tank, a common size used in homes and businesses across the country
See here the full list of ALL fuel prices in Costa Rica
Gasoline prices in Costa Rica fluctuate like in many countries, influenced by global oil markets, local taxes, and currency exchange rates. As of late 2025, Costa Rica’s gasoline prices tend to be relatively high compared to some countries, primarily due to heavy taxation aimed at encouraging more fuel-efficient transportation and promoting environmental goals.
Want to know how much a liter of gasoline cost yesterday, last week, last year? A decade ago? See here the historic prices of fuels in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s oil refinery, the Refinadora Costarricense de Petroleo (RECOPE), which doesn’t actually refine any oil, submits monthly adjustment requests to the regulatory authority. These adjustments usually happen in the first few days of the following month.