Dominican Republic: inflation, debt, fuel & food

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Dominican Republic sees sharp rise in food and transport prices

   Former president Danilo Medina says food prices have surged, pushing Dominicans to cut meals, while economist Winston Marte warns transport fare hikes add up to 900 pesos monthly for low‑income families, amid a

2. 7 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Dominican Republic budget reform keeps debt steady as governments assess fuel price relief

   Dominican Republic's revised budget keeps debt unchanged while adding fuel subsidies; Guatemala evaluates new aid to offset rising fuel costs.

3. 9 days ago

   [POLITICS] 9 sources

   Dominican Republic Debt Surge Criticized by Former President Danilo Medina

   Danilo Medina says the PRM government has raised Dominican debt from $39bn to $68bn, doubled interest payments and payroll costs, and mishandled loans, sparking criticism at a PLD ceremony.

4. 11 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 15 sources

   Dominican Republic fuels sector sees summit, price freeze and banking dispute

   In the Dominican Republic, a Caribbean fuel station summit is set for Nov. 3, July fuel prices were frozen with subsidies, ANADEGAS faces a banking dispute over Verifone fees, and avtur and kerosene prices rose

5. 14 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 14 sources

   Dominican transport groups reject fare hike despite rising fuel costs

   Dominican transport unions back INTRANT’s decision to keep fares unchanged, while Fenatrano warns rising fuel costs may force a hike unless subsidies expand. Drivers in Santiago dispute the stance, and the new

6. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Santo Domingo transit: tram project stalls while integrated fare caps rides at RD$35

   Santo Domingo’s tram project remains delayed and pending, while EMET rolls out a new integrated RD$35 fare covering Metro, Teleférico, OMSA buses and key corridors, saving commuters up to 40%.

7. 15 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Dominican Republic faces fuel price lag and high traffic‑accident costs, sparking cost‑of‑living debate

   FP leaders say falling oil prices aren’t lowering Dominican fuel costs and that traffic‑accident expenses outstrip education spending, underscoring cost‑of‑living concerns and political criticism of the PRM gov

8. 17 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   Dominican Republic cuts gasoline, diesel and LPG prices

   Dominican Republic cuts regular gasoline and diesel by RD$3 per gallon and LPG by RD$2, effective 11‑17 July 2026, with a RD$523.7 million subsidy for the week.

9. 17 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources

   Dominican Republic launches RD$35 integrated fare for Metro, Teleférico and buses

   Dominican Republic’s Santo Domingo starts a RD$35 integrated fare for Metro, Teleférico and buses, saving commuters up to 40 % on travel costs.

10. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Dominican transport regulator drops Santiago fare hike after dialogue

    Dominican transport regulator Intrant and the CNTT halted a planned fare increase on Santiago routes after agreeing to a technical dialogue to review costs, citing law 63‑17 and widespread opposition.

11. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Latin American Governments Face Growing Fiscal Pressures Amid Rising Debt

    Chile and the Dominican Republic confront rising fiscal pressures: Chile’s free‑college costs strain the budget, while Dominican central‑bank debt tops one trillion pesos, threatening monetary policy.

12. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Santiago, Dominican Republic sees public‑transport fare hike up to RD$40

    Drivers on 36 routes in Santiago, Dominican Republic raised fares from RD$35 to RD$40, citing higher fuel and maintenance costs; commuters protest the added burden.

13. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic slashes fuel prices, easing transport costs

    Dominican Republic cuts regular gasoline and diesel by RD 5 and premium grades by RD 3 per gallon for 4‑10 July 2026, backed by a RD 424.53 million subsidy, to ease transport costs amid global oil price spikes.

14. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Dominican transport consortium G‑12 vows to keep passenger fares unchanged

    Dominican Republic's G‑12 transport group pledges no fare hikes, citing government subsidies and INTRANT’s stance that no price increase is authorized.

15. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources

    Dominican Republic cuts gasoline and diesel prices and freezes LPG

    Dominican Republic subsidises a RD$5‑3 per‑gallon cut to gasoline and diesel for 4‑10 July 2026, freezes LPG price, but experts say the modest rebate masks rising international fuel costs and strains public fin

16. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic keeps fuel prices high despite regional cuts

    Dominican Republic maintains high fuel prices despite regional cuts; government spends billions on subsidies, while opposition alleges LPG is overcharged by RD$37 per gallon, costing millions weekly.

17. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic debt surge sparks political criticism

    Dominican Republic debt rose from $43 bn to $66 bn, prompting PED leader Ramfis Trujillo to criticize the government’s spending and call for budget cuts before new taxes.

18. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic Treasury collects over RD$1.1 billion through Sirite platform in first half of 2026

    Dominican Republic’s Treasury collected RD$1.1 billion via the Sirite digital platform in the first half of 2026, processing over 516,000 transactions and boosting fiscal transparency.

19. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Iran‑US Agreement Drives Oil Price Fall and Shifts Dollar Rates

    A US‑Iran deal sparked a fall in oil prices, easing inflation pressures and helping the Colombian peso while featuring prominently in Dominican Republic news.

20. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic hikes gasoline and diesel prices as Colombia keeps gasoline unchanged

    The Dominican Republic raises gasoline and diesel prices by up to RD$6 per gallon, while Colombia holds gasoline prices steady in Nariño for June.

21. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic’s inflation eases in May as food prices fall, IMF projects 4% growth in 2026

    Dominican Republic’s May CPI rose 0.31% as fuel prices climbed but food prices fell, while the IMF projects 2026 growth near 4% and inflation within its 4%±1% target.

22. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic and Guatemala report rising food costs

    Dominican Republic's May inflation eased with lower chicken and banana prices but transport costs rose, while Guatemala's basic food basket hit Q941.86 per urban person, marking a modest increase.

23. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic inflation rises as fuel and food price shocks pressure basic goods

    Dominican merchants warn fuel hikes could raise the basic basket by 3‑5%, while CEPAL says inflation is driven by global food, money supply, U.S. prices and oil, exposing the country to external shocks.

24. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic Central Bank Holds Rate at 5.25% Amid Inflation and Oil Price Surge

    Dominican Republic’s central bank held the policy rate at 5.25% as April inflation rose to 5.11% and oil prices increased, also delaying a RD$46 bn liquidity pull‑out to 2027 under its monetary‑trilemma‑based,

25. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Dominican Republic banking assets hit RD 4.28 trillion as public debt service climbs to $9 billion

    Dominican banks hold RD 4.28 trillion in assets, up 9.2 % YoY, while public debt service may reach $8‑9 bn annually through 2028.

26. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic grapples with rising cost‑of‑living worries and soaring public debt

    Surveys show Dominicans worry about high food prices while a leading businessman says the country's debt has surged past $66 bn, urging greater transparency.

27. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic's energy bill climbs $900 million amid oil price surge from Iran war

    Dominican Republic's 2024 energy bill is set at US$5.4 bn, about US$900 m above forecast, as oil prices spike from the Iran war; inflation hit 5.1% in April but the central bank expects a temporary shock.

28. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic faces $900 million oil bill and higher inflation from US‑Iran conflict

    Dominican Republic’s oil bill may rise by $900 million and inflation exceed 5 % due to the US‑Iran war, straining fiscal buffers and prompting costly fuel subsidies.

29. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Dominican Republic central bank holds rates and delays liquidity repayments amid Middle East oil shock

    Dominican Republic’s central bank kept its policy rate at 5.25%, delayed a RD$46 bn liquidity repayment to 2027, and said oil‑price shocks from the Middle East war will be cushioned by gold, remittances, FDI, ​

30. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic gasoline price hikes add RD$2.3 bn to consumers, boost inflation

    Gasoline hikes in the Dominican Republic have cost consumers about RD$2.3 bn, pushing inflation to 5.1% and straining household budgets.

31. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic consumers face soaring credit‑card debt amid 27% interest rates

    Dominican users burdened by 27% credit rates, paying minimums and cutting grocery budgets.