Updated March 2026
Cooking oil Price in Guatemala 2026
Current price of cooking oil in Guatemala: Q18.0 (liter), $2.35 USD. Regional prices by department, market vs supermarket comparison. Updated monthly from MAGA data.
Q18
per liter
Price GTQ
Q18
Guatemalan Quetzales
Price USD
$2.35
US Dollars
Unit
liter
Average market price
Cooking oil (aceite vegetal) is an essential kitchen staple in Guatemala, used for frying, sauteing, and in many traditional preparations. The most common brands are Ideal and Olmeca, both palm oil-based and produced domestically. Guatemala is a significant palm oil producer. Oil is typically purchased in 1-liter bottles, though budget-conscious families buy in bulk.
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Sources: MAGA (Ministry of Agriculture), INE (National Statistics Institute). Exchange rate: Q7.66/USD (Banguat). Average market prices from La Terminal and CENMA, Guatemala City.
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