International Markets

Officials met with African palm producers and industrialists to address environmental compliance, labor standards, and EU market access, with sector leaders reporting satisfaction with the government's support for expanding international sales.

The Energy Ministry warned that fuel prices in Honduras will continue rising for the next three weeks due to international market volatility and crude oil prices hovering around $90 per barrel, with increases likely to push up transportation costs and basic goods prices.

The Oil Administrator Commission says Honduras could see further fuel-price cuts in the next two to three weeks if international market conditions hold, citing reduced Middle East tensions and progress on Iran-related peace accords.