The National Federation of Dominican Transportation (Fenatrado) announced on 23 May 2018, that there would be increases in the shipping rates for ground freight. The announcement comes after several weeks of rising fuel prices.
The president of Fenatrado, Ricardo de Los Santos, said that discussions are taking place on how much to raise the prices of the transport services.
Delos Santos said that the current rates used by some 30,000 affiliates date back to 2015 when a gallon of diesel fuel cost RD$142 pesos. He said just this year, fuel prices have shot up 30% to RD$189 per gallon. He pointed out that together with this there have been significant price increases in lubricants, tires and spare parts.
Furthermore, de Los Santos called on the government to honor a debt of some RD$200 million for services that they have provided to the construction sector of the current administration.
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Diario Libre
24 May 2018
