NewzDuring the first eight months of 2026, the Dominican Republic experienced marked increases in the prices of major fuels, with hikes reaching up to RD$51. The surge is attributed to the ongoing war in the Gulf, which has driven international market volatility.
Despite the government implementing a policy of subsidies aimed at containing the impact, the domestic fuel prices continued to rise significantly, highlighting the country's vulnerability to external geopolitical conflicts and global energy market fluctuations.
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