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SANTO DOMINGO. - Dominican taxpayers, through the Government, disbursed RD$29.5 billion to subsidize the electrical sector and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) last year, RD$21.5 billion (72.9 percent) of which was to cover the distributors’ deficit.

The figures are from the Economy Ministry, which said around RD$28.1 billion will be allocated this year to subsidize LPG, electricity and in transference for investment in the energy sector. Just for LPG the government had to allocate around RD$4.8 billion, according to the report.

The gas subsidy will consume around RD$5.0 billion this year, and total RD$19.7 billion since 2005, when it consumed RD$4.1 billion, and RD$5.8 billion the following year. In 2005 these variables consumed RD$24.9 billion and RD$27.8 billion in 2006.

The Government hasn’t increased the electric bill in the last three years, which has meant an additional cost which so far has been covered with the Rate Stabilization Fund.

Since 2005, RD$110.3 billion have been spent to sustain the electrical sector, the LPG subsidy and the investments in power companies.

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10 comment(s)
Written by: josean, 14 Jan 2008 9:35 AM
From: United States
The question is how much did they pay to subsidize PLD Jeepetas,how much will they pay to subsidize Lio-nels selfish reelection and how much will they pay to subsidize "the failed before it starts, METRO!"
Written by: BASTA, 14 Jan 2008 11:51 AM
From: Dominican Republic, =Ghetto/Legalize Drugs
OK, let me get this straight- I pay tax on LPG, but that does not figure in the accounting. Please ! Throw the bums out!
Written by: antonio, 14 Jan 2008 2:41 PM
From: United States
listen the gov t know what there doing an why do you say the metro is going to fail give it a chance
Written by: josean, 14 Jan 2008 9:05 PM
From: United States
I am not Haitian, but if I were I would not have any problem with being one because we are all made by GOD and GOD sir, makes no JUNK!
Written by: dagtan, 14 Jan 2008 9:18 PM
From: United States
JRRubirosa is a sick puppy with no balls. lol
Written by: JRRubirosa, 14 Jan 2008 10:53 PM
From: United States, Port Washington, LI (New York)
To Dagtan and Josean: At least I show my true collors (100% DOMINICAN) you both are bypolar and in need of mental help.
Answer all my questions that I have about you guys and I will promise to stop being RACIST...
Written by: DaniDr, 15 Jan 2008 12:23 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
JRRubirosa those comments are not nice. I hope the other posters can't take example from you as to how NOT to write. You carry to much hate on your words.
Written by: Frank176, 16 Jan 2008 12:10 PM
From: United States
josean and dagatan only have negative things to post why not give some constructive advice or other options all dagatan and josean say are negative toward the present goverment I agree we all have a right to critique the present goverment it is our right but come on dagatan said kat deluna did not have a typical dominican womens body? dominican women come in al shapes from dark to blonde and blue eyes kat deluna is a great singer and I am proud she dominican so offer your opinions with advice on how to change the status quo
Written by: josean, 16 Jan 2008 9:16 PM
From: United States
The truth is nether positive or negative, it is objective. Not telling the truth, or massaging it to meet a particular political agenda, now that is royally negative. Some people drink all the KOOL-AID.

No hay peor ciego que el que no quiera ver!
Written by: Frank176, 17 Jan 2008 10:26 AM
From: United States
The truth what are you kiddin me josean I was commenting on dagatan remark about kat luna he said she does not have a typical dominican body what is a typical dominican womens body like you are a joke I dont mind objective remarks about the goverment it is our right to object but come on kat deluna's body give me a break I have never drank the KOOL-AID and belive the leonel administration has a long way to go but it is way better than what we had before and the metro is something that will benefit the people of working the class they said the same thing about the new york subway the drivers of horse drawn wagons complained they would lose their jobs and could not feed their families change is needed and this administration is at least trying what are your options for the people of DR as far as transportation the owners of the country have too much power and this is one way to change that come on JOSEAN you said what you said is the truth but in whos eyes.
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