Fuel Prices

Congress President Tomás Zambrano proposed working groups with fuel importers, distributors, and industry sectors to explore alternatives to 11 consecutive weeks of fuel-price increases, while transport leaders demanded a diesel-tax exemption and threatened a nationwide shutdown if the government does not respond this week.

The government and the Association of Agro-industrialists (Ashda) agreed Monday on a roadmap to streamline production financing through the national development bank (Banhprovi), stabilize fuel prices, and strengthen legal protections for the agricultural sector.

Members of the Libre party staged a protest in the lobby of the National Congress after being barred from entering the legislative chamber for wearing shirts opposing fuel-price increases, sparking a tense verbal confrontation with Nationalist party members.

Congress set up a technical committee to address transport-sector concerns over rising fuel and parts costs, delayed operating permits, and insecurity, with lawmakers exploring options including possible fuel-tax cuts and remote work arrangements.

Bus drivers and their assistants blocked major roads in San Pedro Sula on September 28 to protest rising diesel costs, stranding hundreds of passengers who had to walk to their destinations, even as the IHTT clarified no official work stoppage had been called.

CGT labor leader Daniel Durón called on the government, Congress, and businesses to adopt measures to contain the impact of rising fuel costs on Honduran households, citing particular concern over diesel's effect on transport, energy, and consumer prices.

Congress President Tomás Zambrano announced plans to convene fuel importers, distributors, gas stations, and business sectors to explore relief measures against rising diesel prices, while also pledging education infrastructure upgrades and AI training for 60,000 teachers.

Diesel and gasoline prices in Honduras will increase again on Monday, September 28, marking the sixth straight week of fuel-price hikes announced by the Energy Ministry.

Economists forecast Honduras will end 2026 with inflation above 6%, exceeding the central bank's 5% target, as fuel and food prices surge despite a recent interest-rate increase.

A Libre congressman introduced a bill to temporarily reduce fuel prices in Honduras, aiming to ease costs for households and sectors dependent on transportation.

The director of Honduras's fuel distributors' association warned that volatile international oil markets make fuel prices unpredictable and urged week-to-week analysis, noting that high costs disproportionately harm low-income households and the national oil import bill could exceed $3 billion by year-end.

Honduras's year-on-year inflation climbed from 3.46% in February to 6.20% in August 2026, driven largely by rising international oil prices, prompting the central bank to take steps to contain the impact.

Fuel prices have driven up operating costs for Honduran companies by 15%, particularly in transport and distribution, while higher prices for goods and services are eroding household purchasing power and forcing businesses to seek cost-cutting alternatives.

Honduras's Energy Ministry announced increases across fuel products effective September 21, with premium gasoline climbing L4.57 per gallon in Tegucigalpa and kerosene rising L4.69, driving up costs for drivers and businesses nationwide.

Honduras National Statistics Institute officials cite high fuel costs and unemployment—worsened by reduced private investment—as the main factors pressuring household incomes, describing poverty as a structural challenge spanning decades.

Darwin Ponce, head of Honduras's Artículo 19 consumer-protection association, disputed claims of a genuine fuel subsidy, saying the government has not disclosed which budget line funds it and rejected relying on foreign companies for short-term relief instead of pursuing futures purchases and a petroleum stabilization fund.

Diesel in Honduras reached an all-time high of 148.01 lempiras per gallon after nine consecutive weeks of increases, now exceeding the previous record for premium gasoline and pressuring prices across the economy.

Honduras increased its temporary fuel subsidy from 50% to 65% to cushion households from rising global oil prices, with new fuel prices taking effect September 14 in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula.

Year-on-year inflation in Honduras reached 6.20% in August 2026, driven by rising fuel, food, and electricity costs amid adverse weather that has damaged agricultural output and pushed 64% of the goods and services in the consumer basket higher.

Honduras's Energy Ministry announced price increases for all fuel types effective September 14, with premium gasoline and kerosene rising by up to L3.86 per gallon in Tegucigalpa and similar increases in San Pedro Sula, while domestic cooking gas remains subsidized.

The Central Bank of Honduras stated that core inflation in August reflects its monetary-policy stance to mitigate fuel-price volatility and effects of El Niño, citing international uncertainty from the US–Iran conflict that has driven up global fuel costs since late February.

Diesel fuel reached an all-time high of L145.69 per gallon (about $5.82), surpassing the previous 2022 peak and raising concerns about cascading increases in transport, logistics, and consumer goods prices across Honduras.

Premium gasoline, regular gasoline, diesel, and kerosene prices increased Sept. 7, with diesel climbing L2.46 per gallon to L145.69 (about $5.80) in Tegucigalpa, while domestic cooking gas held steady under government subsidy.

Heavy-transport drivers blocked the Pan-American Highway at San Lorenzo port on September 1, demanding the government cut fuel costs, which they say have eroded their margins while freight rates remain flat.

Honduras's Energy Ministry announced new fuel prices effective August 31, with gasoline declining slightly in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa while diesel rises with a temporary government subsidy of L1.86–L1.95 per gallon.

The Energy Ministry announced new fuel prices effective August 24, with increases for regular gasoline, diesel, and kerosene, though premium gasoline will drop slightly.

The Energy Ministry raised diesel prices by L 3.73–3.89 per gallon and kerosene by L 2.46–2.62 per gallon nationwide starting August 17, part of consecutive weeks of fuel increases affecting transport, industry, and agriculture.

Congress and transport leaders agreed to form a technical committee to evaluate reducing fuel taxes, citing pressure from international price rises and operational costs; the talks will also address permits, maintenance expenses, and security concerns affecting drivers.

Road blockades by transporters and activists protesting rising fuel prices have disrupted business operations and mobility across Honduras, with private-sector leaders warning of economic harm and calling for policy solutions rather than further disruptions.

Honduras's National Transport Council has called for an emergency meeting with the government to address rising fuel costs affecting the trucking and passenger-transit industries.