Dominican Republic subsidized fuel over RD$6 billion

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The Dominican government spent over RD$6 billion on fuel subsidies between January and April 2025, according to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and SMEs. This marks the second consecutive year the government has spent over RD$6 billion on fuel subsidies during the same period, with the 2024 figure slightly higher at RD$6.28 billion. The average monthly spending was RD$1.54 billion. The subsidies, representing approximately 0.077% of the Dominican Republic's GDP, aim to mitigate the impact of international oil prices. Despite this, fuel prices have decreased for some monitored fuels.


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