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Coffee exports from Honduras in the 2025–26 harvest year, which ended September 30, generated $2.285 billion in sales, according to the head of the Honduran Coffee Institute.

The president of Honduras's taxi association said lawmakers gave no response to the industry's demands for relief from high fuel prices after a meeting at Congress.

Ana Belinda Valenzuela, commissioner of Honduras's land-transport institute, said meetings at the Energy Ministry will continue to examine how fuel prices are calculated in the country.

Honduras's public external debt stood at $10.77 billion in June 2026, equivalent to 26.3% of GDP and down 0.8 percentage points from December 2025, with the general government accounting for 87.5% of the total.

Honduras's current account recorded a $109.2 million surplus in the second quarter of 2026, bringing the first-half total to $843.3 million, which the central bank says enabled the country to build foreign reserves and reduce external debt.

Honduras's 721 active production cooperatives created over 16,200 jobs and reported sales exceeding 1.46 billion lempiras (about $59 million) in the first half of 2026.

Economists discussed whether Honduras should cut or eliminate fuel taxes—which generate roughly L14 billion (about $560 million) annually, or 7.5% of state tax revenue—to ease inflation and household costs, though analysts warned such a move would require immediate budget reforms or alternative funding.

Honduras's annual inflation hit 6.2% through August 2026, with food prices rising 5.57%, prompting the central bank to raise its monetary policy rate to 6.0% on September 21 to contain price growth.

The Central Bank of Honduras auctioned $92.7 million in its September 30 currency sale, setting the weighted average exchange rate at L26.8989 per dollar for October 1.

Congress held meetings with transport leaders and private-sector representatives on September 30 to discuss emergency measures against fuel prices exceeding 153 lempiras per gallon, with a proposal to temporarily freeze fuel prices for two weeks during the Morazán holiday period.

A Central Bank survey found that Honduran households receiving remittances allocate the bulk to living expenses: food (50.3%), medical treatment (25.2%), and education (8.5%).

A Central Bank survey found that nearly two-thirds of respondents send remittances averaging $510.30 monthly, with senders reporting average monthly income of $4,065.80 and expenses of $2,107.60.

As of June 2026, Honduras's private external debt is concentrated in commercial bank loans (94.6%), with the non-financial private sector owing 71.2% of the total and the financial sector 28.8%.

Honduras's banking regulator released its annual financial inclusion report with data through end-2025, available on the CNBS Financial Inclusion Portal.

Foreign direct investment in Honduras reached $675.7 million in the first half of 2026, a 67% jump from $403.6 million a year earlier, driven by hotel, restaurant, and financial-services projects.

Honduras's banking regulator approved temporary relief measures for over 40,000 agricultural debtors affected by El Niño drought, including loan restructuring, grace periods, reduced interest rates, and waived penalties, with applications due by February 28, 2027.

CNBS President Nicolás J. García Pineda highlighted Honduras's commitment to strengthening its anti-money-laundering and counterterrorism-financing systems ahead of GAFILAT's fifth mutual-evaluation round.

The Central Bank of Honduras allocated $113.6 million in its September 29 currency auction, setting the weighted average exchange rate at L26.8937 per dollar for September 30.

The Honduran business council reported food and beverage inflation of 5.57% in August, citing drought conditions from El Niño and higher transport costs, while overall inflation reached 6.20% and private-sector credit grew 20% through June.

Finance Minister Emilio Hernández Hércules warned that a six-month suspension of the fuel tax, proposed in Congress, would cost the government 6.6 billion lempiras (about $264 million) in lost revenue that would have to be offset by cutting other budget areas.

Honduras's guarantee fund Confianza SA-FGR has mobilized L29 billion (about $1.16 billion) in loans to micro, small, and medium enterprises since its founding, issuing over 304,000 guarantees and supporting an estimated 435,000 jobs, with 92% of guarantees backing businesses creating 1–10 jobs and 59% benefiting women.

A Cohep executive urged protesters blocking highways to propose solutions instead, arguing that Honduras's fuel-price rise reflects an international situation affecting many countries, since Honduras produces no oil of its own.

Diesel, kerosene, and gasoline prices in Honduras surged to their highest levels since at least 2022, with diesel rising nearly 63 lempiras per gallon in Tegucigalpa between March and September; regionally, Honduras is cheaper than Guatemala but more expensive than El Salvador.

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.

A legislative commission and the National Association of Gas Distributors explored ways to reduce liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) costs, including allowing consumers to purchase partial tank fills according to their budget rather than the standard 25-pound full tank.

Cargo and fuel transporters announced they will suspend fuel deliveries nationwide Wednesday unless the government agrees to raise their rates, which have not been adjusted in eight years despite rising fuel costs.

Honduras's banking regulator is hosting a free webinar on September 30 to help people manage money during vacations through budgeting, contingency planning, and responsible spending.

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 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.