Two regular fuels to increase in price

The price of regular gasoline and diesel in the Dominican Republic will rise by 3.00 pesos per gallon for the week of August 22-28. This adjustment affects the most commonly used fuels, while premium gasoline and optimal diesel will maintain their current prices. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and SMEs announced the changes, stating that regular gasoline will now sell for 310.50 pesos per gallon and regular diesel for 262.80 pesos.

In contrast, premium gasoline will continue to be sold at 341.10 pesos per gallon, and optimal diesel at 293.10 pesos. Prices for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas also remain frozen, selling at 135.20 pesos per gallon and 43.97 pesos per cubic meter, respectively.

Other fuel types will see price increases. Avtur will rise by 11.03 pesos to 297.49 pesos per gallon, kerosene by 12.10 pesos to 336.70 pesos, fuel oil number 6 by 6.90 pesos to 165.96 pesos, and fuel oil 1% by 3.96 pesos to 193.99 pesos.

The Dominican government continues to provide substantial subsidies for fuels. For the upcoming week, 1,312.31 million pesos have been allocated. Year-to-date, these subsidies have surpassed 27 billion pesos, reflecting the government's effort to mitigate the impact of global fuel price fluctuations on consumers.