Economist Urges Review of Fuel Subsidies and Public Spending

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 3, 2026 · Originally reported October 2, 2026 by Diario Roatán

A Fosdeh economist called for overhauling Honduras's fuel-subsidy program and reviewing public spending to confront rising fuel prices, noting that raising the subsidy from 65% to 70% has failed to hold prices down, as the government weighs targeting diesel support to transportation and agriculture.