Drought and Fuel Costs Push Dairy Prices Higher

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 7, 2026 · Originally reported October 6, 2026 by Diario Roatán

Falling milk production nationwide and rising costs—driven by drought, heat, and expensive fuel—are pushing up dairy prices, with cheese already up one lempira this week.

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