According to statistics the US average price per gallon for March 2012 across the USA is now $4.68 per gallon with prices lower on the east coast than the west coast.

We Should Consider Ourselves Lucky:

So when it comes to gas prices, consider yourselves very lucky if you’re in the USA because even though gas prices in Costa Rica are about 14% higher than they are in the US, if you were living in the UK, you would paying a lot more… More than double!

The average price in the UK is GBP2.11 per litre x 3.78541178 = GBP798 per gallon which is US$12.51 per gallon for gasoline or, as it’s called in the UK – “petrol”.

Gas Price Increase in Costa Rica – As of 14th March 2012:

1. Regular gas is 706 colones per liter x 3.78541178 = 2,672 colones per gallon (US$5.31)
2. Super gas is 724 colones per liter x 3.78541178 = 2,740 colones per gallon (US$5.44) and
3. Diesel is 645 colones per liter x 3.78541178 = 2,442 colones per gallon (US$4.85)

1 US gallon = 3.78541178 liters and according to the Banco Central de Costa Rica, the current rate of exchange is 503.35

Taxes on Gas:

In Costa Rica, taxes make up about 37.74% of the price for regular gasoline. In the UK taxes make up 75% of the price and only about 11% in the US….

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Written by Scott Oliver, author of 1: How To Buy Costa Rica Real Estate Without Losing Your Camisa, 2: Costa Rica Real Estate Scams & How To Avoid Them, 3. Costa Rica’s Guide To Making Money Offshore and 4. ¿Cómo Comprar Bienes Raices en Costa Rica, Sin Perder Su Camisa?

Andrew Makarik

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Andrew Makarik is the main editor of WeLoveCostaRica, a fan of this sunny country. He is also a loving husband and a has a lovely daughter. By being a devoted family man and the biggest Costa Rica fan, he wants to make more people feel at home there. WeLoveCostaRica unites people and helps them find new home or a new travel destination. This website is a friendly community where everyone can find not only information, but also new friends and travel pals. Andrew is also passionate about IT and programming, so he himself maintains a friendly atmosphere in this cozy environment of WeLoveCostaRica.com.