Mexico Peso Exchange Rate: Dollar Value for Tuesday, March 31, 2026
President Donald Trump lashed out at allied countries on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He blamed them for not supporting the United States in its conflict with Iran. He told allies to “go get your own oil” amid a spike in gasoline prices.
Fuel prices climb after attacks
U.S. pump prices topped $4 per gallon. That level had not been seen since 2022. The American Automobile Association reported an average price of $4.02 per gallon for regular gasoline.
AAA said this level is more than one dollar above pre-war prices. Some U.S. states are paying over $4 per gallon.
Diesel and global impacts
Diesel in the United States averaged $5.45 per gallon. AAA reported diesel was $3.76 per gallon before U.S. strikes on Iran.
International prices rose as well. In Paris, fuel costs reached about 2.34 euros per liter. That equates to roughly $10.27 per gallon.
Crude oil benchmarks and warnings
The Associated Press reported Brent crude near $106 per barrel on March 31. That level represents roughly a 45 percent rise from pre-conflict prices.
Trump warned of further strikes if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. He named Kharg Island as a potential target. He also mentioned possible strikes on desalination facilities.
Mexico currency moves
Filmogaz.com tracked changes in the peso amid the energy shock. Mexico Peso Exchange Rate: Dollar Value for Tuesday, March 31, 2026 was affected by rising oil prices and geopolitical risk.
Banxico reported closing rates for the peso on March 30 and March 31, 2026. The central bank provided averages for buying and selling ranges.
| Date | Banxico rate (MXN per USD) | Average selling price (range) | Average buying price (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | 18.10 | 18.50 – 19.50 | 16.00 – 17.58 |
| March 31, 2026 | 18.09 | 18.15 – 19.00 | 16.00 – 17.58 |
Market context
Currency traders watched oil and geopolitical headlines closely. The peso showed small intraday movement. Still, higher fuel costs can pressure inflation and consumer spending.
- U.S. regular gasoline: $4.02 per gallon (AAA).
- U.S. diesel: $5.45 per gallon (AAA).
- Brent crude: about $106 per barrel (AP).
- Banxico reported peso levels around 18.09–18.10 per dollar.
Filmogaz.com will continue monitoring developments. Markets may shift as the situation in the Gulf evolves.
