The PLD intends to provide a subsidized propane supply that is focused solely on the poor. Some five proposals for tax reform and a superior economic model point out that the generalized subsidy has not fulfilled its designated social purpose. Most of the major proposals that have been submitted to the Special Finance Commission of the Chamber of Deputies include the removal of a certain proportion of the propane subsidy as a cost-saving measure. The refocusing of the subsidy towards the poorest sector of the economy would currently put the price of a gallon of propane at RD$60.30. If the subsidy is removed, the government would save between RD$9.3 billion and RD$10.2 billion in subsidy money. The Economic and Development Foundation headed by Andy Dahuajre says that for every peso spent to subsidize a poor family, a rich family would receive RD$3.04 in subsidies. This week the subsidy represented 58.5% of the cost of importing the fuel, and the government is paying between RD$194 million and RD$211 million for subsidies on as much as 6 million gallons of the gas. Hence, every gallon of propane costs the government RD$35.30. According to Angel Lockward, the former minister of Industry & Commerce, the ?new government will be obliged to sectorize the subsidy in order to maintain it.? A source close to the PLD said that the party was studying a method to ensure that the subsidy would go only to the neediest families. The PLD estimates that over 50% of the gas currently under subsidy is used for restaurants, businesses, transportation, industries and laundries.