Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government says it has decided to absorb part of the costs of this week's fuel price increases due to the emergency situation the country is experiencing as a result of Tropical Storm Noel. Gasoline prices have experienced only a slight increase, while propane will be sold at the same price as last week.

Premium gasoline will cost RD$161.50 per gallon – an increase of RD$1.20, while regular will sell for RD$149.60 per gallon – an increase of RD$0.90.

Regular diesel will remain at the same price as last week, RD$127.10 per gallon, as well as premium - RD$130.90 per gallon.

Kerosene will sell for RD$123.10, with no change; and subsidized LPG (propane) for domestic use and for transport stays the same at RD$59.95 per gallon and non-subsidized propane for industrial and commercial use costs RD$81.71 per gallon.