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The Finance Ministry reported that Honduras has executed over 50% of its 2026 budget and transferred more than L8.4 billion (about $340 million) to municipalities, though officials acknowledged the pace remains below target eight months into the year.

Congress President Tomás Zambrano gave the opposition Liberal Party 15 days to present a counter-proposal on energy reforms for state utility ENEE, warning that without agreement the executive could pursue alternative measures including a presidential decree.

Honduras's energy reforms remain blocked in Congress due to disagreements between the ruling Libre and opposition Liberal parties, prompting a nationalist deputy to suggest the president may bypass the legislature by using ministerial council decisions.

Leonardo Deras, commissioner of Honduras's electrical regulator, warns that Middle Eastern conflict pressures are likely to drive electricity costs to their highest levels of the year in the fourth quarter, as deferred rate adjustments of about 6% per trimester may no longer be sustainable.

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.

Honduras has spent about 950 million lempiras ($38 million) on fuel and electricity subsidies through mid-2026, exceeding the original budget and prompting officials to consider limiting the benefit to lower-income families.

Housing Minister Francis Argeñal announced a $400 million National Comprehensive Housing Plan, funded by the Latin American Development Bank and administered by the state housing bank Banhprovi, to provide mortgages to eligible families beginning in September.

A consumer-defender monitoring shows nine of eleven staple products increased in price over the past week, led by beans and eggs, while only two items fell, prompting authorities to watch for speculation.

Experts warn that a recent increase in power tariffs will drive up costs for basic foods, dairy, meat, and other essentials, as 85–90% of consumer products rely on electricity in production and storage.

International oil prices have fallen to around $82 per barrel, but energy sector representatives warn fuel prices in Honduras could take four to six months to reflect the decline due to exchange rates, import costs, and other market factors.

Honduras's June payment of the annual fourteenth-month salary bonus will circulate approximately 14 billion lempiras (about $560 million) through the economy, with the private sector accounting for roughly 10 billion lempiras and companies having until June 30 to comply.

Lawmakers remain divided on proposed reforms to Honduras's state electric utility, with some demanding modifications or deletions to specific articles and disagreement over whether modernization requires privatization.