Costa Rica's Recope seeks lower fuel margin, ~₡1/liter cut for 2027

Costa Rica's state oil refiner Recope has formally asked regulator Aresep to reduce its operating margin for 2027, which would lower fuel prices by nearly ₡1 per liter. The request is pending technical and financial review by Aresep, so the final impact is uncertain. If approved, it would ease consumer fuel costs in Costa Rica, a modest but notable shift in domestic energy pricing.