The Gasoline finally increased by 4% as of May 1. Oil companies applied the increase to restore profitability due to the 2% monthly devaluation that the Central Bank applies to the official exchange rate and the increase in the international price of oil.
The increase in pumps could have been greater than 10% if the Government did not postpone the update of the fuel tax at the last minute. The staggered increase in the tax should apply until June, but the Ministry of Economy suspended this month’s adjustment to mitigate the impact of the increase in fuel prices.
In that way, the prices of YPF in the Buenos aires city They were as follows (the values correspond to the lowest amount):
- Super gasoline: $870 per liter.
- Premium gasoline: $1074 per liter.
- Diesel: $918 per liter.
- Premium diesel: $1167 per liter.
How much does it cost to fill the tank of the best-selling cars in Argentina
For reference, the Fiat Cronos, the best-selling car on the local market, has a 48-liter tank, so the bill to fill it up has now risen to $41.760 if super gasoline is chosen. The second best-selling 0km is the Peugeot 208. Fill your 47 liter tank demand $40.890 with super.
Among the best-selling used ones, the Volkswagen Gol y Gol Trend tops the rankings every month. With a 55 liter tank, filling it with super costs $7.850. The second best selling used is the Chevrolet Corsa/Classic, which has a smaller tank than the Gol: 47 liters. The account gives $40.890 if you opt for super gasoline.
Another of the best-selling used models is the Ford EcoSport. The B segment SUV has a 52-liter tank, which requires $45,240 with super gasoline. Outside AMBA, fuel prices are higher due to logistics and the cost of transportation and vary depending on location. In addition, the tax component also affects the final price.
As for the pickups, which consume gasoilit would have to be calculated on a basis of $918 per liter if super charged. In this way, a Toyota Hiluxfor example, with a capacity of 80 liters, requires an expenditure of $73.440 to fill the tank.
How to save gas when driving
- Walking at 90 km/h: Many drivers consider that driving at exactly 90km/h is the most efficient way to optimize fuel. However, there is no fixed ideal driving speed, according to automotive group RAC. The 90km/h myth, they say, arose from old fuel consumption tests, which were carried out at three speeds: in the city, 90km/h and 120km/h.
- Avoid using air conditioning: It is a measure that effectively contributes to saving fuel. It takes extra energy to start a car’s air conditioning system, and turning it on can increase fuel consumption by up to 10%. The impact may be more noticeable on shorter trips. That’s because the air conditioner has to use more energy initially to lower the temperature inside the car. Opening the windows might be better on a hot day, but this creates another problem called “drag.” This is where the engine has to work harder to compensate for the air resistance created by the open windows.
- Using cruise control: It is a device found in mid-range cars and above that keeps the vehicle at a constant speed without having to use the accelerator pedal. It is considered a foolproof way to save fuel, as it avoids unnecessary acceleration and sudden braking. However, this might only be true when driving on the highway, since it is a constant flat surface. Off the highways, its savings are not so evident.
- Inflate the tires: The advice is to check your pressure regularly, especially before embarking on a long trip. Your car manual tells you the correct pressure, but it may need to be increased to the maximum recommended if you are traveling with multiple passengers and heavy luggage. However, any additional weight will still consume more fuel.
Can it be driven with the fuel tank reserve?
Driving with the fuel tank in reserve is a practice not recommended. In general terms, a car with average performance can circulate up to 45 kilometers with the tank in reserve. Some, clearly larger and with more fuel storage capacity, can stretch that limit up to 100 kilometers and others, being more in the middle, up to 60km.
