The price of butane cylinders reached historical records last year. The War in Ukraine skyrocketed the price of oil, natural and liquefied gas, even the butane cylinder was destroyed. historical maximum 19.55 euros For the 12.5 kg one. This price was reached on May 17, 2022 and was held at this level for six months.
HE spanish governmentis aware of the impact of the increase in prices. butane cylinder lived in houses, confirmed Royal Decree on 25 June From 2022 determines the maximum price 19.55 euros for butane cylinder 12.5 kg.
This measure has been extended until December 31, 2023, allowed the increase in the price of butane cylinders to moderate but did not prevent its price from continuing to be high. Last summer the Government approved a Decree setting a limit. 5% change both of them both rising and falling. This fluctuation protects consumers against possible increasesBut it harms them when fuel is cheap.
a positive measure
For now, since these measures were taken, The price of butane is decreasing: The cost of a 12.5 kg cylinder has now dropped from last year’s historical maximum of 19.55 Euros Its current value is 14.43 euros, This corresponds to the lowest price recorded last year, returning it to levels not seen in more than two years.
This is such a price The Ministry of Ecological Transition reviews it every two monthsWith a limit of 5% increase and decrease as specified in the Royal Decree. However, the price of butane is regulated despite the ceiling imposed by the government According to international market. Next Tuesday 21 November -the third Tuesday of odd months BOE will announce new butane price this will be it January 15, 2024.
This is how the price of butane is determined
As we mentioned, the price of butane It is organized according to the international market, but other variables, such as type, also come into play. euro-dollar exchange and decisions taken by liquefied gas producing countries.
It should also be taken into account that it should be added to the price of the butane cylinder. VAT (21%) And Special Duty on Hydrocarbons (IEH)1.5 euros per kg.