Mexico’s government has published a list of 205 gas stations accused of selling diesel above the official 27-peso price cap, escalating its campaign to contain fuel-driven inflation.
The publication of the names marks a significant step in the administration’s effort to enforce price controls on a critical input for transport and logistics costs.
The move comes as the state-owned oil company Pemex faces scrutiny over its long-term supply outlook.
Recent disclosures indicated that Pemex’s proved reserves would last just over nine years at current extraction rates, highlighting the structural constraints on domestic production capacity.
This backdrop of tightening reserves adds weight to the government’s insistence on price discipline at the pump.
For market participants, the enforcement action signals heightened regulatory risk for fuel retailers and distributors operating in Mexico.