Water Shortage Drives Up Barrel Prices in Tegucigalpa
Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 18, 2026 · Originally reported September 16, 2026 by Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)
Water scarcity in the capital has pushed plastic barrel prices to 1,200–1,800 lempiras (roughly $48–$72) as residents scramble to store water during supply cutoffs lasting up to 12 days.
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