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The Honduran fuel distributors' association says price reductions take longer to reach consumers than increases because of volatile global markets, summer demand surges abroad, and geopolitical uncertainty around Middle Eastern shipping routes.

Gasoline and diesel have fallen for seven consecutive weeks in Honduras, but the basic food basket and public transportation costs continue climbing, with analysts noting that oil-price increases pass through quickly while decreases do not.

The Energy Ministry announced fuel price reductions of 5 centavos to 2.25 lempiras (roughly 2 cents to 90 cents USD) starting Monday, citing a recent 5% surge in global oil prices from escalating US-Iran tensions that limited deeper cuts.

Honduras will lower prices for gasoline, diesel, and kerosene on July 13, while maintaining domestic cooking-gas prices under a government subsidy, according to the Energy Ministry.

A petroleum-industry analyst predicts diesel and gasoline prices in Honduras will drop modestly over the next four to six weeks as global crude stabilizes around $67 a barrel, with diesel potentially falling about 2 lempiras per gallon.

Honduras's Energy Ministry announced another price cut for the week of July 6–12, extending six weeks of consecutive fuel reductions that have lowered some petroleum products by more than 15 lempiras total.

The president of Honduras's renewable energy association says the recent electricity rate increase stems from global fuel prices rather than non-renewable generators, and calls for greater investment in clean energy to reduce dependence on imported fuel.

Rafael Medina, former head of Tegucigalpa's Chamber of Commerce, urged oil companies and transporters to pass falling global fuel prices to consumers quickly, noting that inflation jumped nearly 1.5 percentage points above year-ago levels partly because of earlier fuel-cost increases.

Transport operators say urban bus fares will remain at 13 lempiras despite recent fuel-price declines, citing other operating costs and a government subsidy three months in arrears.

Year-over-year inflation in Honduras reached 6.09% in May, up 1.55 percentage points from a year earlier, driven mainly by rising fuel prices that accounted for nearly half the overall price increase.

Twenty-one staple foods including butter, cheese, pasta, and beef ribs have fallen in price following five consecutive weeks of fuel reductions, as the Economy Ministry pushes over 16 industries to pass savings to consumers.

Fuel prices will drop by 2 to 4 lempiras per liter starting Monday, according to the Energy Ministry's new weekly price structure.

An economist at Fosdeh argues that recent declines in diesel prices justify revising public transport fares that were raised months ago as a temporary measure tied to fuel costs.

Transport operators say they will not reduce urban bus fares in the capital until diesel and gasoline fall to L75 (about $3) per gallon, citing insufficient relief from current fuel-price declines.

Honduras's energy ministry announced a significant reduction in petroleum product prices effective Monday, June 29, continuing a downward trend in fuel costs.

A legislative committee is analyzing a fuel-price stabilization fund, to be financed by the government, importers, distributors, and possibly consumers, that would cushion price spikes for Hondurans when global oil costs rise.

Economist Amparo Canales welcomed fuel price reductions as temporary relief but stressed that savings must translate into lower consumer prices broadly, urging authorities to monitor for pricing abuses.

Honduras's Energy Ministry lowered prices for gasoline, kerosene, diesel, and vehicle liquefied petroleum gas effective June 23, while maintaining a temporary subsidy on domestic cooking gas to protect household budgets amid volatile global crude markets.

Honduras's new gasoline and diesel pricing structure will take effect at all stations nationwide at 6:00 a.m. on Monday.

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.

The Energy Ministry announced price cuts for gasoline, diesel, and kerosene effective June 22, with the largest reductions in diesel and kerosene, while domestic liquefied petroleum gas remains subsidized by the government.

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 average import price for fuel climbed 24.2% month-over-month in April 2026, a slower pace than March's 32.9% increase, tracking crude-oil and derivative prices from the Gulf.

CREE commissioner Héctor Corrales said the agency's review of electricity tariffs reflects upward pressure from rising fuel prices, exchange-rate shifts, and increased energy demand.

Congressman Marco Midence, a former finance minister, warned that climbing oil prices driven by Middle East conflict will push inflation higher in Honduras, urging the government to adopt energy efficiency measures and stabilize food prices through state programs.

Samuel Rodríguez, a renewable energy generator, said electricity rates are due for adjustment because high fuel prices driven by the US-Iran conflict are raising energy production costs.

Honduras's Energy Ministry announced price cuts for regular gasoline, premium gasoline, and kerosene effective June 15, offering relief to consumers and businesses as authorities monitor global market shifts.

Tradable goods prices in Honduras increased 0.81% month-over-month in May, driven by external shocks from geopolitical factors that pushed up fuel prices.

The head of Honduras's land-transport authority said the government may call taxi operators to negotiate a rollback of the L5 provisional fare increase granted during higher fuel prices, if pump prices continue to decline.

Honduras will see another round of cuts to gasoline, diesel, and kerosene prices starting Monday, marking three straight weeks of fuel-cost declines, with officials suggesting further drops may follow if international market trends persist.