DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic ranks as the third most expensive country in Central America for premium gasoline, regular gasoline, and optimal diesel, according to the latest weekly statistical report from the Central American Hydrocarbons Cooperation Committee. The nation is only outranked by Nicaragua and Costa Rica, according to the article published in 7dias.com.do

The government argues that the prices Dominican consumers pay at the pump would be higher without the government subsidies. However, these subsidies are financed by taxpayers through current levies or future borrowing, effectively shifting the burden onto the public.

Premium gasoline costs RD$290.1, regular gasoline costs RD$272.50 and optimum gasoline is RD$239.10.

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