# Dominican Republic fuel price and transport fare disputes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-fuel-price-and-payment-disputes > Updated: 2026-10-02T16:12:07.000Z. Sources: 122. Developments: 5. 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. ## Claims - Electronic payment commissions represent approximately 27% of retailers' gross profits. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The association initially planned to disconnect Verifone payment terminals at 780 affiliated stations on Friday, September 25. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The association claims Dominican Republic has some of the highest costs for card and Verifone usage among 34 surveyed countries. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The MICM announced price adjustments for fuels for the week of September 26 to October 2, 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Premium gasoline will increase by RD$3.00 to RD$353.10 per gallon. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Regular gasoline will increase by RD$2.00 to RD$317.50 per gallon. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Optimal diesel will increase by RD$4.00 to RD$306.10 per gallon. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The Dominican government is allocating RD$1,770.65 million in fuel subsidies for the week. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas prices will remain unchanged. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The association has suspended the planned removal of Verifone terminals following a meeting with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Negotiations between the retailers and the banking sector are currently advanced. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs will continue working to find a solution that does not affect consumers. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: 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. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-freezes-fuel-prices-using-subsidies ### 2026-09-25: 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. 76 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-increases-major-fuel-prices-amid-rising-international-costs ### 2026-09-21: 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. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anadegas-threatens-to-suspend-card-payments-at-dominican-fuel-stations ### 2026-09-11: 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. 31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-extends-fuel-price-freeze-with-rd16315-million-subsidy ### 2026-09-11: 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. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anadegas-fuel-stations-may-suspend-card-payments-due-to-high-costs --- Cite as: Dominican Republic fuel price and transport fare disputes. 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