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Saturday, September 26, 2026

This edition reflects the information available when it was published.

The week so far

This week in Mexico

Hacienda increased gasoline tax relief for the week beginning September 26. Diesel’s federal IEPS charge remains zero.

One weekend update, followed by developments reviewed through September 24. Coverage through September 26.

  1. Hacienda raises fuel tax relief for the new week

    For September 26–October 2, the IEPS relief rises to 72% for regular gasoline and 72.1% for premium. Diesel receives 100% relief for a third week.

    Context

    The previous week’s relief was 63% for regular gasoline and 59.1% for premium. Hacienda publishes the fuel-tax adjustments each Friday. The statutory IEPS charge on gasoline is lower this week, while the diesel charge remains zero. The measure alone does not determine the final pump price.

    Read the sourcesExpansión ↗

  2. September 24: The next round of US trade talks is delayed

    Mexico News Daily reports that the fourth round of US trade talks has been postponed. October is possible, but a new date is not confirmed.

    Context

    Mexico is seeking tariff relief for steel, aluminum and vehicles. The reported change is to the timetable, not the tariffs.

    Before

    A round expected next week

    Now

    Postponed; date not confirmed

    Read the sourcesMexico News Daily ↗

  3. September 24: Banxico leaves the policy benchmark at 6.50%

    The board voted unanimously to hold the rate on September 24. Future decisions will consider inflation, the exchange rate and economic slack.

    Context

    Banxico also held at 6.50% in June and August. In its September statement, the bank said Mexican monetary policy does not have to follow US rate decisions.

    Before

    June and August: 6.50%

    Now

    September: 6.50%, unanimous

    Read the sourcesExpansión ↗Banco de México · statement ↗Banco de México · history ↗

  4. September 24: July’s activity reading beats the earlier estimate

    INEGI reported growth of 0.8% from June and 3.3% from a year earlier, seasonally adjusted. The monthly reading exceeds the earlier July estimate of 0.6%.

    Context

    The difference is 0.2 percentage points. Both figures describe July; comparing them does not show how activity changed in August or September.

    Before

    Earlier July estimate: +0.6%

    Now

    Published July reading: +0.8%

    Read the sourcesImagen Radio ↗INEGI · bulletin ↗

Coverage through 2026-09-26.