# Dominican Republic fuel retailer payment dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-fuel-retailer-payment-dispute
> Updated: 2026-09-09T22:46:10.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 2.

The National Association of Gasoline Retailers (Anadegas) in the Dominican Republic has set a specific date for its planned protest, announcing it will disconnect electronic payment terminals (Verifones) at approximately 780 affiliated fuel stations on September 25.

Anadegas President Juan Elías Pérez maintains that banking commissions between 1.95% and 3% per transaction represent approximately 27% of retailers' gross profits, a burden he described as one that ‘practically annihilates’ the sector. Pérez has noted that Dominican stations face higher electronic payment costs than many other countries in the region. The association continues to demand a reduction of electronic transaction commissions to 0.30%.

Despite mediation efforts by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs and Pro Consumidor, no satisfactory agreement has been reached. The potential shift to cash-only transactions has drawn criticism from the National Council of Private Enterprise (Conep), as well as business leaders and legislators, who warn of a negative impact on consumers and the country's digital economy. Consumers have also expressed concerns regarding the inconvenience of carrying cash and the associated security risks.

## Claims

- Anadegas will disconnect Verifón services at its 780 affiliated gas stations on September 25. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Transaction costs for electronic payments represent approximately 27% of retailers' gross profits. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Dominican gas stations pay higher electronic transaction fees than in 33 other countries. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The proposed protest involves moving to cash-only transactions at affiliated stations. (single source)
- Legislators have called for government intervention to prevent a domino effect on consumers. (single source)
- Conep leadership rejected the withdrawal of payment devices and urged dialogue. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Anadegas to disconnect electronic payment devices at 780 gas stations

Anadegas plans to disconnect electronic payment devices at 780 Dominican gas stations on September 25, protesting high transaction fees that consume 27% of retailers' gross profits.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anadegas-threatens-to-withdraw-card-terminals-from-fuel-stations

### 2026-09-07: Anadegas threatens to withdraw card payments from fuel stations

Anadegas warns Dominican fuel stations may stop accepting card payments and remove terminals due to high banking commissions that threaten the sector's profitability.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guatemalan-merchants-demand-action-as-fuel-costs-drive-up-food-prices

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