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Honduras's government and poultry producers, representing 80% of national output, agreed to cut the price of a carton of eggs to 95 lempiras (about $3.80) at Banasupro stores nationwide and 104 lempiras (about $4.15) at Mercado Zonal Belén, with monthly cost reviews to follow.

The Honduran lempira has weakened past 27 per dollar, raising costs for basic goods, fuel, medicines, and utilities in an import-dependent economy where domestic production cannot meet demand.

Families in San Pedro Sula need L4,500–L5,500 weekly (about $180–$220) for food, transport, and basic household needs, forcing residents to cut purchases and skip meat as inflation erodes purchasing power.

The Energy Ministry announced increases in premium gasoline, regular gasoline, diesel, and kerosene effective August 17, with diesel seeing the largest jump, while domestic cooking gas holds steady and vehicular LPG will fall slightly.

A 30-unit carton of eggs in San Pedro Sula markets has jumped to L110–L117 (about $4.40–$4.68) from L95 at year's start, marking the third price increase in 2026 and adding pressure to household food budgets.

Honduras's Energy Ministry announced new fuel prices effective July 20, with kerosene and diesel rising by about L1.29–L1.37 per gallon while vehicle LPG falls slightly and domestic LPG and regular gasoline stay frozen under temporary subsidies.