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Ecuador Fuel Prices Set to Drop in September Despite Global Oil Rally

Ecuador's government will lower Extra, Ecopaís, and diesel prices by 12 September 2026 despite rising international oil costs.

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Ecuador's fuel prices for Extra, Ecopaís, and diesel will change on September 12, 2026, and remain in effect until October 11, 2026. [1] WTI crude oil prices rose 5.2% to $90.22 per barrel following new US military attacks on Iran. [2] Peru accused Iran of inciting the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East and imposing severe restrictions that hinder maritime transit in the Strait of Hormuz. [3] The Peruvian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that Peru has severed diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. [4] Extra and Ecopaís gasoline prices, both 85 octane, will drop from USD 3.26 to USD 3.24 per gallon. [5] Premium diesel prices will drop from USD 3.20 to USD 3.18 per gallon. [6] The government anticipates a new price reduction for September similar to the one in August, where prices dropped by USD 0.02 per gallon. [7] Incidents in the Strait of Hormuz generated a rebound in international crude oil prices starting July 7, with an average price of $78.8 per barrel. [8] WTI crude oil prices began a downward trend starting June 18 after a negotiation agreement was signed between the US and Iran, reaching a low of $68.6 per barrel on July 6. [9] The Peruvian government stated that the decision to break ties was based on its historical pacifist vocation. [10] The United States launched missile strikes on Iran for the second time in a few days due to attempts to aggress commercial ships and US military personnel. [11] The Peruvian government rejected claims that Iran incites violence and obstruction of necessary verification to prevent nuclear weapons production. [12]
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  1. Ecuador's fuel prices for Extra, Ecopaís, and diesel will change on September 12, 2026, and remain in effect until October 11, 2026. · Primicias
  2. WTI crude oil prices rose 5.2% to $90.22 per barrel following new US military attacks on Iran. · El Día
  3. Peru accused Iran of inciting the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East and imposing severe restrictions that hinder maritime transit in the Strait of Hormuz. · EL NACIONAL
  4. The Peruvian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that Peru has severed diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. · EL NACIONAL
  5. Extra and Ecopaís gasoline prices, both 85 octane, will drop from USD 3.26 to USD 3.24 per gallon. · Primicias
  6. Premium diesel prices will drop from USD 3.20 to USD 3.18 per gallon. · Primicias
  7. The government anticipates a new price reduction for September similar to the one in August, where prices dropped by USD 0.02 per gallon. · Primicias
  8. Incidents in the Strait of Hormuz generated a rebound in international crude oil prices starting July 7, with an average price of $78.8 per barrel. · El Día
  9. WTI crude oil prices began a downward trend starting June 18 after a negotiation agreement was signed between the US and Iran, reaching a low of $68.6 per barrel on July 6. · El Día
  10. The Peruvian government stated that the decision to break ties was based on its historical pacifist vocation. · EL NACIONAL
  11. The United States launched missile strikes on Iran for the second time in a few days due to attempts to aggress commercial ships and US military personnel. · EL NACIONAL
  12. The Peruvian government rejected claims that Iran incites violence and obstruction of necessary verification to prevent nuclear weapons production. · El Universo
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