Dominican government pours RD$210M into weekly fuel subsidy

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government will maintain its subsidy on essential fuels for the week of August 2-8, 2025, allocating RD$210.2 million to shield consumers from volatile oil markets, Vice Minister of Domestic Trade Ramón Pérez Fermín announced Friday.

Under the program, subsidies will reduce the cost of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by RD$9.45 per gallon, regular diesel by RD$16.06, and premium diesel by RD$15.82. “Although we’re seeing some signs of stabilization internationally, geopolitical, economic and trade pressures continue to push energy prices upward,” Pérez Fermín said, underscoring the government’s commitment to consumer protection.

Retail pump prices for the coming week remain largely unchanged. Premium gasoline will stay at RD$290.10 per gallon, and regular gasoline at RD$272.50. Regular diesel holds at RD$224.80, while premium diesel remains RD$242.10. Jet fuel (Avtur) and kerosene will see modest drops—RD$2.60 and RD$2.70 per gallon, respectively—bringing them to RD$193.25 and RD$224.90. Fuel oil #6 will climb RD$2.47 to RD$163.00, and fuel oil 1%S will rise RD$3.40 to RD$174.25. LPG remains fixed at RD$137.20 per gallon, and natural gas at RD$43.97 per cubic meter.

The Central Bank’s daily exchange‐rate publications set the week’s average at RD$61.06 per U.S. dollar. Looking ahead, officials will continue to monitor global developments and adjust subsidy levels to balance fiscal responsibility with consumer relief.