Minute30.com .- Colombians’ pockets are feeling the first economic adjustment of 2026. The Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) confirmed that, as of this Thursday, January 1, the new public sales prices for regular gasoline and ACPM (diesel) come into force in the main cities of the country.
This adjustment responds to the price update policy to reduce the deficit of the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund (FEPC) and variations in producer income. On average, gasoline increases by $90 per gallon, while ACPM records an increase of approximately $100 (average adjustment of $99 depending on the resolution).
Reference prices: Bogotá, Medellín and Cali in the lead
The cost of living continues to be pressured by fuel. In the main capitals, prices already exceed the $16,000 barrier for gasoline, with Villavicencio being the city with the highest price in the country ($16,591), closely followed by Cali ($16,502) and Bogotá ($16,491).
In the case of Medellín, a gallon of gasoline is priced at $16,412 as of today, while the ACPM rose to $11,301.
Complete table: Prices by city (January 2026)
Here’s the official breakdown by gallon for the country’s 13 major cities, arranged for quick reference:
Balance of 2025: A year of constant increases
The increase that drivers receive this January 1 is not an isolated event. 2025 was a year of strong inflationary pressures in the energy sector. Until October of last year, the National Government had already carried out eight increases in the price of gasoline, seeking to close the gap with international prices.
To put it in perspective:
In January 2025, the average price of gasoline was around $15,758.
At the beginning of 2026, the average stands at $16,057, which represents a sustained increase that directly affects the costs of transportation of food and merchandise.
Why are gasoline and ACPM rising?
According to the CREG, these adjustments are necessary to guarantee the country’s fiscal sustainability. The components that define the final price you pay at the service station include:
Income to the producer: The cost of refining or importing the liquid.
Taxes: Including national tax, carbon tax and VAT.
Distribution margins: What wholesalers and service stations (retailers) earn.
Logistics: Transportation costs by pipelines and freight.
Impact on freight transportation
The increase in the ACPM is especially sensitive for the transporters union. Although the adjustment of $100 per gallon seems minor compared to the increases in gasoline in previous years, the accumulated increase for 2025 and this new increase in January generate concern in the heavy-duty sector, which warns of possible transfers of these costs to the final price of the basic basket.
Border cities such as Cúcuta and Pasto maintain the most competitive prices in the country due to the benefits of the border area, although they also experienced the proportional adjustment established by the CREG circular.