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Dominican Republic fuel price and transport fare disputes

Overview

The Dominican Republic is managing domestic economic pressures stemming from international fuel market volatility. For the week of September 26 to October 2, 2026, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs (MICM) initially announced price increases for premium gasoline, regular gasoline, and diesel due to Middle East conflicts and navigation constraints in the Strait of Hormuz.

For the week of October 3 to 9, 2026, the government implemented subsidies to freeze prices for several key energy products. Despite rising international costs for refined products, the MICM maintained stable costs for premium gasoline (RD$353.10/gal), regular gasoline (RD$317.50/gal), optimal diesel (RD$306.10/gal), regular diesel (RD$270.80/gal), liquefied petroleum gas (RD$135.20/gal), and natural gas (RD$43.97/m³). To achieve this, the government allocated RD$1,490.9 million in subsidies for the week, bringing the year-to-date subsidy expenditure to nearly RD$37,000 million. Officials warned that if Middle East conflicts persist, total annual subsidies could reach RD$50,000 million, exceeding original budget projections.

While consumer fuels remained unchanged, adjustments were made to other products: avtur and kerosene prices were reduced, while fuel oil #1 and #6 saw increases. This volatility, including rising optimal diesel prices and reduced U.S. refinery capacity, has prompted the Central Bank to raise its monetary policy interest rate from 5.25% to 5.50% to mitigate inflationary risks.

To mitigate these costs, the MICM previously held strategic meetings with transport federations, including the ‘G-12’ group. Transport leaders have agreed to maintain current public transportation tariffs for the time being while authorities evaluate compensation mechanisms such as the ‘Bono Gas’ and driver pensions.

Entities

Dominican Republic · Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs · Ministerio de Industria, Comercio y Mipymes · Juan Elías Pérez · Pro Consumidor

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 23 sources
    Dominican Republic freezes major fuel prices amid rising global costs

    The Dominican Republic will freeze prices for major fuels from October 3-9, 2026, using RD$1,490.9 million in subsidies to offset rising international costs and refinery production drops.

  2. [BUSINESS] 76 sources
    Dominican Republic increases fuel prices amid international market volatility

    The Dominican Republic is raising gasoline and diesel prices due to international market tensions, while providing RD$1,770 million in subsidies and negotiating with transport groups to freeze passenger fares.

  3. [BUSINESS] 14 sources
    Anadegas suspends Verifone disconnection plan in Dominican Republic

    Anadegas has suspended its plan to disconnect electronic payment terminals at 780 Dominican gas stations following advanced negotiations between the government and the banking sector over high transaction fees.

  4. [BUSINESS] 31 sources
    Dominican Republic and Honduras implement fuel price measures

    Dominican Republic freezes major fuel prices through September 18 using RD$1,631.5 million in subsidies, while Honduras implements fuel price hikes with increased state support to mitigate consumer impact.

  5. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Anadegas fuel stations may suspend card payments in Dominican Republic

    Anadegas announced that 780 fuel stations in the Dominican Republic may stop accepting card payments on September 25 to protest high transaction costs.

Sources

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