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]