Current fuel prices in Chile: diesel 1,514.00 CLP (€1.43 · $1.67) per liter, gasoline 1,564.00 CLP (€1.48 · $1.72) per liter.
Chile ranks #8 out of 9 countries in Latin America by diesel price.
Use the route cost calculator to estimate your fuel expenses for a road trip through Chile.
How fuel prices are formed
Free market
Weekly
Moderate
Regulator
ENAP / Mecanismo de Estabilizacion de Precios de los Combustibles
Retail is market-based, but MEPCO smooths sharp changes through a tax mechanism. The market is free with a strong stabilization layer.
Taxes and levies
Impuesto especifico, IVA 19%, logistics.
Subsidies
Partial through the stabilization mechanism, not as a direct price cap.
Useful for motorhome travelers
LPG/Autogas
Limited
Bank cards
Accepted everywhere
Price spread
Moderate
Market
Importer + Refiner
Station networks
CopecShellPetrobras
Prices are government-subsidized
(Partial)
Partial through the stabilization mechanism, not as a direct price cap.
FAQ — Fuel Prices in Chile
As of April 2026, diesel in Chile costs 1,514.00 CLP (€1.43 · $1.67) per liter.
Current gasoline price in Chile is 1,564.00 CLP (€1.48 · $1.72) per liter.
Chile ranks #8 out of 9 countries in its region by diesel price.
Data is collected automatically from government sources (EU Oil Bulletin, Statistics Norway, etc.) and independent aggregators, with selective manual cross-verification from at least two sources. Official data takes priority.
Updated: 05.04.2026
Prices are for reference only and may differ from actual prices at specific fuel stations.
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