Petrol and diesel prices in Costa Rica
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Compiled from official government and open-data fuel price publications for Costa Rica. Every figure on this page is available through our free JSON API.
Current fuel prices in Costa Rica
- RON 98 737.90 CRC/L $1.62/L · $6.14/gal +0.7% in 30 days
- RON 92 753.00 CRC/L $1.66/L · $6.27/gal +0.7% in 30 days
- Diesel 670.00 CRC/L $1.47/L · $5.58/gal -6.4% in 30 days
How fuel prices have moved in Costa Rica
| Fuel | 30 days | 90 days | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| RON 98 | +0.7% | +17.1% | +19.4% |
| RON 92 | +0.7% | +20.5% | +23.4% |
| Diesel | -6.4% | +18.8% | +22.3% |
Fuel price history for Costa Rica
The last 23 published updates, in CRC per litre. We hold 23 readings for Costa Rica, back to 1 January 2019.
| Date | RON 98 | RON 92 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 737.90 | 753.00 | 670.00 | |
| 737.90 | 753.00 | 670.00 | |
| 737.90 | 753.00 | 670.00 | |
| 737.90 | 753.00 | 670.00 | |
| 737.90 | 753.00 | 670.00 | |
| 733.00 | 748.00 | 716.00 | |
| 630.00 | 625.00 | 564.00 | |
| 620.00 | 612.00 | 550.00 | |
| 643.00 | 635.00 | 575.00 | |
| 618.00 | 610.00 | 548.00 | |
| 626.00 | 618.00 | 555.00 | |
| 650.00 | 640.00 | 570.00 | |
| 675.00 | 665.00 | 595.00 | |
| 810.00 | 780.00 | 705.00 | |
| 748.00 | 675.00 | 634.00 | |
| 790.00 | 750.00 | 695.00 | |
| 1,060 | 1,022 | 1,010 | |
| 822.00 | 804.00 | 724.00 | |
| 760.00 | 740.00 | 665.00 | |
| 751.00 | 727.00 | 598.00 | |
| 598.00 | 580.00 | 490.00 | |
| 498.00 | 480.00 | 405.00 | |
| 680.00 | 660.00 | 570.00 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is petrol in Costa Rica today?
As of 6 July 2026, RON 92 petrol in Costa Rica costs 753.00 CRC per litre — about $1.66 per litre, or $6.27 per US gallon.
What is the RON 92 price in Costa Rica?
RON 92 costs 753.00 CRC per litre in Costa Rica as of 6 July 2026.
Is diesel cheaper than petrol in Costa Rica?
Diesel is cheaper. As of 6 July 2026, diesel costs 670.00 CRC per litre and petrol 753.00 CRC per litre — a difference of 83.00 CRC (11.0% less than petrol).
Have fuel prices gone up in Costa Rica?
Petrol in Costa Rica has risen 0.7% in the past 30 days, from 748.00 to 753.00 CRC per litre.
When were these Costa Rica fuel prices last updated?
These prices were last updated on 6 July 2026. Costa Rica typically publishes new fuel prices about every 31 days.
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