Costa Rica’s Ministry of Finance has reduced the single tax rates on fuels by 0.34%, effective from November 1, 2024, as per Executive Decree No. 44723-H. However, the tax on LPG will stay unchanged for six years under a provision from Law 10.110 of 2022. This fuel tax is imposed at set rates per litre, varying according to the fuel type.

The revised fuel tax rates are as follows: 

Fuel type per litre New amount (CRC) Previous amount (CRC)
Regular petrol 260.25 261.25
Super petrol 272.25 273.25
Diesel 152.50 150.54
Heavy diesel 51.00 51.25
Kerosene 74.25 74.50
Jet fuel A1 156.00 156.50
Average gas 260.25 261.25
LPG 24.00 24.00