Chile's government and the main truckers' unions agreed on Thursday 12 November 2026 to end the strike with a cut of 142 pesos per litre of diesel, a reversal of the latest 39-peso rise in petrol and a cap on fuel price increases until 31 March 2027. On Friday 13, however, independent truckers and the No+TAG movement kept protesting at some points, with Route 68 in Pudahuel reduced to one lane in each direction, La Tercera reported.
It closes the protest that began on Monday 10, which we covered on day one and day two, with buses suspended.
What the deal that ended the truckers' strike says
View the data as a table
| Diesel cut per litre | $142 |
| Petrol increase reversed | $39 |
| Toll refund for buses | 70% |
| Estimated fiscal cost | US$ 500 M |
| Measure | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | The 42-peso rise is reversed plus a 100-peso cut: 142 pesos less per litre | El Mostrador |
| Petrol | The 39-peso rise per litre is reversed | El Mostrador |
| Price cap | No increases until 31 March 2027; international price drops are passed on | El Mostrador |
| Diesel specific tax | Refund of 90%, 65% and 50% depending on sales brackets | El Mostrador |
| Intercity buses | Toll refund rises from 35% to 70% | El Mostrador |
| Fiscal cost | About US$500 million across 2026 and 2027, per the finance minister | El Mostrador |
Part of the package needs a law: the government sent a bill to reverse the latest increases and hopes to pass it on Tuesday 17 November, according to El Mostrador. The Fuerza del Norte Transport Confederation and the Centro Sur Truckers' Confederation signed, among other unions.
Roads with blockades on Friday 13 after the strike ended
| Road or area | Situation reported on Friday 13 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Route 68, km 12.5 (Ciudad de Los Valles, Pudahuel) | Trucks stopped; one lane open each way | La Tercera and Emol |
| Route 68, Noviciado (Pudahuel) | No+TAG said it remained mobilised | La Tercera |
| Route 5 South, Puente Maipo-Lo Herrera (San Bernardo) | Only one lane open | Emol |
| Rengo and Rapel (O'Higgins) | Protests announced | La Tercera |
| Route 5 North, Huertos Familiares (Tiltil) | Protest reported | La Tercera |
| Punta Arenas, Route 9 North | Trucks at the city entrance | La Tercera |
| Biobío, Route 5 South to Los Lagos, Talca | Mostly clear | Emol |
| Temuco | Truckers ended their strike on Friday after three and a half days | BioBioChile |
In Valparaíso, independent truckers agreed to lift the strike despite disagreements, BioBioChile reported. The government warned it will apply the State Security Law if blockades become permanent. The situation changes during the day: before leaving check Transporte Informa and the motorway accounts.
Timeline of the truckers' strike
- Mon 10 NovStrike beginsBlockades on Route 5 from north to south.
- Wed 11 NovDay twoBuses suspended between Puerto Montt and Santiago; blockades on Routes 68 and 78.
- Thu 12 NovDeal at La Moneda142-peso diesel cut and price increases frozen until March.
- Fri 13 NovPockets remainIndependents and No+TAG on Route 68 and Route 5 South; Temuco lifts its strike.
- Tue 17 NovExpected vote on the bill
- 31 Mar 2027Price cap ends
What changes for a road trip or a bus journey in Chile
- No petrol price rises until March: if Congress passes the bill, petrol falls 39 pesos per litre and should not rise all summer. A 50-litre tank would cost about 1,950 pesos less.
- Work out the cost of your trip with our fuel guide for driving in Chile.
- Buses: the larger toll refund for intercity buses does not force fares down, but it lowers their costs. After the strike, confirm your departure with the company.
- Route 68: if you are going to Valparaíso or Viña del Mar this weekend, leave early or use Route 5 North via La Calera, and check road status first.
Frequently asked questions
Is the truckers' strike over?
The main unions signed the deal on Thursday 12 and most roads cleared. On Friday 13 independents and No+TAG still held protests on Route 68, Route 5 South in San Bernardo and in O'Higgins.
Has petrol become cheaper?
The deal reverses the 39-peso petrol rise and freezes increases until 31 March 2027, but part of it needs a law; the government hopes to pass it on Tuesday 17.
Can I drive to Valparaíso on Route 68?
Yes, but on Friday 13 there was only one lane each way at km 12.5. Check the status before leaving.
