Diesel subsidies cost the country $9.5 billion and increase pressure on public finances

The Colombian government faces significant fiscal pressure due to the cost of subsidizing diesel fuel, which is estimated at $9.5 trillion. According to data from the Observatorio Fiscal of the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, this expenditure complicates efforts to manage public finances effectively.

Separately, in the Dominican Republic, electricity subsidies have exceeded RD$88,316 million within the first nine months of 2026. Data indicates that electricity distribution companies have already utilized 92.8% of their annual budget for this sector, marking an increase of nearly 3,000 million pesos compared to previous projections.