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Fuel price hikes drive higher demand for Panama's Metro

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Rising fuel prices in 2026 coincide with higher passenger traffic on Panama's Metro, according to official statistics. Between January and August, weekday demand exceeded 2025 levels in seven of eight months on Line 1 and in all eight months on Line 2. 91-octane gasoline went from 0.78 to a peak of 1.32 dollars per liter and diesel rose 103 percent. The state-owned company is evaluating the purchase of new trains.

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  • Metro demand exceeded 2025 levels in seven of eight months on Line 1 and in all eight months on Line 2.
  • May posted the largest year-on-year increases: 9 percent on Line 1 and 12.5 percent on Line 2.
  • 91-octane gasoline went from 0.78 to a peak of 1.32 dollars per liter and diesel rose 103 percent.
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