Government keeps LPG frozen, readjusts other fuels

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and SMEs (MICM) reported that the Dominican Government allocated another RD$1,421.4 million in subsidies to fuels, in order not to pass on to the population the total of the increases that should be applied as a result of the increases recorded in international oil prices during this week.

This measure is part of the government’s plan to address the impact on the Dominican economy of the crisis in the Middle East, an external variable that directly affects the stability of international markets.

As part of a responsible management of public finances, and in line with recent discussions with multilateral organizations and risk rating agencies, the Government has prioritized a timely and balanced response to this scenario.

This subsidy allows the Government to absorb 100% of the increases in LPG and keep it unchanged, due to the massive use of this fuel in Dominican homes and in transportation. Natural gas also remains unchanged.

However, premium gasoline and optimal diesel will receive upward adjustments of RD$9.00 each, while regular gasoline and regular diesel will increase by RD$7.00 per gallon. Likewise, avtur will have a variation, depending on international prices, of RD$16.42 per gallon; kerosene, RD$19.10; fuel oil #6, RD$13.96; and fuel oil #1, RD$18.42.

So far this year, the Government has allocated more than RD$12 billion in fuel subsidies, demonstrating the effort to absorb the impact of the international crisis and preserve the stability of the national economy.

This effort has been made possible thanks to austerity and efficiency measures in public spending, which have allowed budget reallocations to address this global situation without compromising the functioning of the State or economic growth.

In that sense, the Government has also implemented a series of measures to contain and optimize public spending to generate a availability close to RD$40,000 million, respecting the contractual commitments already formalized, while the budgetary appropriations not yet committed will be subject to review, adjustment or reduction according to national priorities.

Among the measures considered are restrictions on operating expenses, vehicle acquisition, services and hiring, events, per diems, tickets, fuel and advertising, among others.

For the week of May 2nd to 8th, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes stipulates that fuels be sold at the following prices:

Premium Gasoline will be sold at RD$323.10 per gallon, up RD$9.00.

Regular Gasoline RD$301.50 per gallon goes up RD$7.00.

Regular Diesel RD$253.80 per gallon goes up RD$7.00.

Gasoil Óptimo RD$275.10 per gallon increases RD$9.00.

Avtur                                                     RD$321.86 per gallon                           increases RD$16.42.

Kerosene RD$364.00 per gallon goes up RD$19.10.

Fuel Oil #6 RD$198.42 per gallon up RD$13.96.

Fuel Oil 1%S RD$226.43 per gallon up RD$18.42.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) RD$137.20 per gallon maintains its price.

Natural Gas RD$43.97 per m3 maintains its price.

The average weekly exchange rate is RD$59.86, according to the daily publications of the Central Bank.

May 1, 2026

Communications Department