Government allocates more than RD$1.77 billion to subsidize fuels in the face of international price hikes
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs (MICM) announced a new state intervention to mitigate the impact of international prices on fuels. During the week of September 26 to October 2, 2026, the Dominican Government has allocated RD$1,770.65 million in subsidies, seeking to protect the national economy against global market volatility.
Instability in the Middle East and logistical complications in the Strait of Hormuz have caused a sustained increase in the costs of refined products. Because the Dominican Republic imports finished derivatives instead of crude oil, inflationary pressure is passed directly to domestic prices.
This crisis has forced the Dominican Government to allocate more than RD$35.541 billion through the Anti-Crisis Plan, to cushion the impact of price hikes on the pockets of Dominicans.
Alofoke Deportes
Fuel price adjustments
To maintain financial sustainability and avoid a greater impact on consumers, moderate price adjustments have been applied to gasoline and diesel, while other derivatives have experienced significant reductions:
- Premium Gasoline: RD$353.10 (up RD$3.00).
- Regular Gasoline: RD$317.50 (up RD$2.00).
- Regular Diesel: RD$270.80 (up RD$3.00).
- Optimum Diesel: RD$306.10 (up RD$4.00).
- Avtur: RD$336.99 (down RD$8.41).
- Kerosene: RD$383.70 (down RD$4.60).
- Fuel Oil #6: RD$176.72 (down RD$1.66).
- Fuel Oil 1%S: RD$210.39 (down RD$4.08).
It is important to highlight that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Natural Gas will keep their prices frozen this week. This measure is possible thanks to the extraordinary subsidy that the Government applies per gallon, which reaches RD$117.21 in the case of premium diesel and RD$69.32 for regular gasoline, among other state contributions.
International context and government measures
President Luis Abinader, during his participation in the United Nations General Assembly, made an urgent call to seek a de-escalation in international conflicts. The president emphasized that free navigation and geopolitical stability are fundamental to containing the energy costs that directly affect emerging economies like the Dominican Republic.
For the calculation of this week’s prices, a weekly average exchange rate of RD$59.38 has been taken as a reference, according to data provided by the Central Bank.
