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Fueling in Argentina is 18% more expensive than in Brazil
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
Regular gasoline in Foz do Iguaçu is R$ 6.42/L and nafta súper (equivalent to regular gasoline) in Puerto Iguazú costs about R$ 0.01/L after conversion, being much cheaper than the Brazilian one.
The ANP average indicates that the liter of regular gasoline in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, costs R$ 6.42 this week (July 12-18, 2026). In Argentina, nafta súper (equivalent to regular gasoline) is listed at 2,276 pesos per liter; using the blue dollar exchange rate (1 US$ = 1,530 ARS) and the official rate of R$ 5.10 per dollar, the converted price comes to approximately R$ 7.58 per liter.
Gauge: gasoline price in Brazil is stable compared to the previous week, but it still remains 18% below the Argentine cost.
For those traveling by car between Foz do Iguaçu and Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, this means that refueling on the Brazilian side remains the most economical option, even considering the exchange rate. The R$ 1.17 per liter difference can represent a saving of about R$ 35 in a 30-L tank, enough to cover most of the cross-border route.
What this means for you: if your plan includes crossing the border by car, refuel in Foz do Iguaçu before entering Argentina; this way you save up to almost 20% on fuel, freeing budget for tours, meals or shopping in the region.
Read also: How much does a trip to Foz do Iguaçu cost?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price difference between fuel in Brazil and Argentina?
- Gasoline in Foz costs R$ 6.42/L, while nafta súper in Puerto Iguazú, converted, costs R$ 7.59/L, 18% more expensive.
- Is the gasoline price in Foz rising or stable?
- The price is stable compared to the previous week, according to the ANP average.
- Should I refuel in Brazil or Argentina when crossing the border?
- It is more economical to refuel in Brazil, as fuel is about 18% cheaper.
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