THE ARRIVAL of spring in the USA means that fuel prices  in Panama  will rise Friday, April 14, says the  National Energy Secretariat.

95 octane will be sold at 0.771 a literup  from 0.732. Meanwhile 91 octane will increase to 0.745. from  0.703 a liter.

Diesel will be sold at 0.623 a liter, up from Is 0.597. Prices will apply until April 28.

"The factor attributed to this adjustment is because in the United States there is a change of season from winter to spring, which gives rise to greater demand and causes prices to rise” says the Secretariat.