Profeco reports more gas stations with prices below 24 pesos; highlights permanent monitoring
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Federal Consumer Prosecutor's Office (Profeco) reported an increase in gas stations selling regular gasoline below 24 pesos per liter and diesel below 27 pesos.
- Profeco uses an interactive map for continuous price monitoring to help consumers find the best prices.
- The agency also presented quality study results for 54 wet cat food products and recommended consumers consult the Revista del Consumidor.
The Federal Consumer Prosecutor's Office (Profeco) announced an increase in gas stations offering gasoline below 24 pesos per liter and diesel below 27 pesos. Profeco's head, Ivรกn Escalante Ruiz, stated that 162 stations now sell regular gasoline under the 24-peso mark, and 886 offer diesel below 27 pesos.
Escalante Ruiz highlighted Profeco's ongoing price monitoring through an interactive map. This tool aims to empower consumers by allowing them to easily identify stations with the most competitive prices. The agency's efforts are focused on ensuring fair pricing and providing transparency in the fuel market.
In addition to fuel prices, Profeco also shared findings from a quality assessment of 54 wet cat food products. The study evaluated commercial information and compliance with established standards. Escalante Ruiz advised consumers to consult the "Revista del Consumidor" for these quality studies before making pet product purchases.
Profeco maintains permanent monitoring of prices through an interactive map, so that consumers can identify stations with better prices.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.