gasolina

To grasp the 'real price' of gasoline globally, one must distinguish between the **open market price** (without state intervention) and the **subsidized price** (where the government covers part of the cost).
As of today, **April 22, 2026**, the global market is under a lot of pressure due to tensions in the Middle East, which has pushed the price of Brent crude to levels between **$95 and $120**. This makes the 'real price' or international price much higher than in previous years.

Ben Laidler, global markets strategist at the eToro trading and investment platform. The expert analyzes the evolution of gasoline prices: although Brent has risen above $80, “the price continues to fall by 5% in the last year and is 15% below recent highs,” which which represents “a small but welcome "tax reduction" for a relaxing American consumer where gasoline prices loom large." “The current rally in oil may be a false dawn now, but could become a reality later, depending on China's ability to boost its economy, firmer demand as rate cuts begin in the US and Europe , and the subsequent weakening of the dollar,” he points out.