Diesel in Bolivia:
the published price and
what DS 5741 changes

What a fill costs at the price we checked

Multiply the number of litres by Bs 17.95 to work out the cost:

If you’re spending a fixed amount, Bs 200 buys about 11.14 litres at that price. For a different budget, divide the amount in bolivianos by 17.95. Confirm the fuel product and price per litre at the pump before filling up.

The price of Bs 17.95, including VAT (IVA), was set by DS 5716, dated 18 September. The ANH record is still labelled “SEPTIEMBRE-2026” (September 2026), although we accessed it on 8 October. This confirms the value returned by its service; it does not tell us when the record was updated or what every station is charging. DS 5716, Article 2, ANH prices.

How the seven-day average works

To see how the average works, imagine six exchange rates of Bs 12 per dollar and one of Bs 13. Add the seven figures and divide the total by seven: approximately Bs 12.14 per dollar.

This example uses fictional numbers to illustrate the calculation. It does not show current exchange rates or calculate a new diesel price.

A rise on a single day has less weight in the average than a rise that lasts several days. The same applies to a fall. Averaging can smooth out a one-off change, but it does not guarantee cheaper diesel.

You can check the rates published by the Central Bank in its official US dollar exchange-rate series.

The exchange rate is only part of the calculation

DS 5716 sets out a formula for calculating the final price in US dollars. DS 5741 changes how that price is converted to bolivianos. These are two steps: first the dollar price is calculated, then the exchange rate is applied. DS 5716, Article 3, DS 5741, Article 2.

Knowing the average dollar exchange rate is therefore not enough to announce a new price per litre. You also need the result of the formula and the price determined by the regulator.

What this means for foreign-registered vehicles

DS 5741 states that the regulated diesel price applies to vehicles with Bolivian and foreign licence plates. It also covers sales from fuel storage facilities to users and customers. If your vehicle has foreign plates, refer to this provision when checking the price before you buy. DS 5741, Article 3.

When the price could change

DS 5716 provides for the Reference Price (PR) to be calculated on working days and sets a ±5% adjustment band. That band applies to the international reference price for diesel. It is not a 5% cap on changes to the final price at the pump. DS 5716, Article 4.

DS 5729, dated 25 September, extended the deadlines for issuing rules on the cost structure and adjustment band to ten working days. A deadline for issuing rules does not, by itself, confirm when the pump price will change. DS 5729, Second Additional Provision.

During this review, we could not verify the implementing rules or confirm a date or price for the next adjustment. This does not mean no such rules exist. Based on the sources we verified, we cannot say what your next fill will cost after a price change.

Before you head to a station

Before heading out, check the date on any news report or screenshot about fuel prices you receive. At the station, confirm the diesel product and price per litre. After filling up, check that the litres dispensed and the amount charged match that price.

To choose where to go, check the stations on Tanqueo and look at recent sales records alongside their timestamps. A recorded sale shows activity; availability can change, and the record does not measure the queue. We explain these signals in How we know.

Reviewed on 8 October 2026. Price checked in ANH’s price service at 13:30 Bolivia time. The budget examples use that value and should be recalculated if it changes.