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The State of Mexico is experiencing a week marked by the highest fuel prices, according to the current list of the Energy Regulatory Commission
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CANTON GROUP
Mexican households woke up to news that hits the daily economy squarely: liquefied petroleum gas rose again in almost the entire entity, reaching levels that exceed 20 pesos per kilogram in various regions.
The weekly update issued by the Energy Regulatory Commission confirmed what many consumers suspected: the upward trend does not subside and the economic burden intensifies with each recharge.
San Simón de Guerrero is positioned this time as the municipality with the rate most expensive in the State of Mexico. With a maximum price of $20.29 per kilo, this area of Region 107 marks the highest parameter, generating concern among families that depend on the resource for basic activities. The pressure extends to Region 77 that covers Almoloya de Alquisiras, Ixtapan de la Sal, Sultepec, Tenancingo, Texcaltitlán, Tonatico, Zacualpan and Zumpahuacán, where consumers face a cost of $20.18.
The northwestern strip is not immune to the problem either. Municipalities such as Isidro Fabela, Jilotzingo and Nicolás Romero maintain a price of $19.98, while the metropolitan corridor of Toluca, Metepec, Lerma and Zinacantepec registers $19.96. To the east, communities such as Tecámac, Teotihuacán and Jaltenco adjust their budgets to a price of $19.80. Even in mountain areas such as Valle de Bravo, Luvianos and Tejupilco, the cost is around $19.79.
Although densely populated municipalities in the Valley of Mexico have slightly lower rates, spending continues to be high: in regions such as Ecatepec, Naucalpan, Nezahualcóyotl and Tlalnepantla, the price remains at $19.64, just a few cents below the areas with the greatest impact.
The areas with the lowest prices—Donato Guerra, Villa de Allende, Axapusco and Nopaltepec—can hardly boast real relief, since even with rates between $19.41 and $19.60, the hit to the pocketbook is still considerable.