Dominican Republic extends fuel price freeze with RD$1,631.5 million subsidy

The Dominican Republic government has decided to maintain frozen prices for gasoline, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and natural gas for the week of September 12 to 18, 2026. This decision extends the price containment policy beyond the initial 90-day period established in June.

To absorb international market volatility and prevent price increases from reaching consumers, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and SMEs (MICM) has allocated RD$1,631.5 million in subsidies for the week. This represents a 26% increase from the previous week's allocation. The total amount spent on fuel subsidies in 2026 has now exceeded RD$32,000 million.

Specific subsidy amounts per gallon include RD$117.28 for optimal diesel, RD$108.93 for regular diesel, RD$55.21 for regular gasoline, RD$36.68 for premium gasoline, and RD$26.90 for LPG. While essential fuels remain stable, some products such as Avtur, kerosene, and fuel oil are seeing price increases.