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Honduras's Energy Ministry announced new fuel prices effective October 19, with premium gasoline falling despite rising international costs, while regular gasoline and vehicular LPG increase, as the government continues subsidizing certain fuels to limit inflation.

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.

Honduras's Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 6%, effective Monday, citing inflation that reached 6.2% in August and exceeded the target range.

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.

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.