HONDURAS · ECONOMY
Key Facts
- —The country Honduras imports its fuel and sets pump prices every week.
- —What happened Gasoline, kerosene and vehicle LPG prices rise from Monday, 12 October.
- —Regular gasoline L139.96 (US$5.22) a gallon in Tegucigalpa, up L2.04 (US$0.08).
- —Diesel Unchanged at L153.53 (US$5.73) a gallon for a second week.
- —Biggest rise Kerosene, up L2.50 (US$0.09) to L145.92 (US$5.44) a gallon.
Gasoline goes up again at Honduran pumps on Monday, while a government tax measure keeps diesel flat.
Honduras will raise the price of gasoline, kerosene and vehicle gas from Monday, 12 October. The Secretaría de Energía, the energy ministry, published the new weekly price table on Saturday, 10 October.
Diesel stays unchanged for a second straight week under a temporary government measure that began on 5 October.
What the Energy Ministry Announced
In Tegucigalpa, super gasoline rises L1.23 (US$0.05) to L157.84 (US$5.89) a gallon. Regular gasoline rises L2.04 (US$0.08) to L139.96 (US$5.22).
Kerosene posts the biggest increase, up L2.50 (US$0.09) to L145.92 (US$5.44) a gallon. Vehicle LPG rises L1.14 (US$0.04) to L54.93 (US$2.05).
In San Pedro Sula, the northern business hub, super reaches L153.13 (US$5.71) and regular L135.49 (US$5.05). Kerosene there costs L141.17 (US$5.27) and vehicle LPG L50.92 (US$1.90).
The ministry’s table cites a rise in international fuel prices as the reason. All dollar values use 26.81 lempiras per US dollar, the market rate on 11 October 2026.
Second Weekly Rise for Gasoline
A week earlier, super had already jumped L3.44 (US$0.13) in Tegucigalpa, according to the Honduran daily La Tribuna. Regular rose L2.66 (US$0.10) and kerosene L5.03 (US$0.19) that week.
The increases this week are smaller, but they come on top of those. Super in the capital has gained L4.67 (US$0.17) a gallon in two weeks.
The ministry keeps a temporary subsidy on regular gasoline, which it describes as 70% support. Its table lists L4.82 (US$0.18) a gallon in Tegucigalpa and L4.59 (US$0.17) in San Pedro Sula.
How Diesel Is Being Held Down
Diesel stays at L153.53 (US$5.73) a gallon in Tegucigalpa and L149.20 (US$5.57) in San Pedro Sula. The ministry says the price is stabilised through the fuel tax.
The government is absorbing about L12 (US$0.45) a gallon of diesel for 30 days from 5 October, La Tribuna reported. The aim is to shield transport, farming and food prices.
Domestic cooking gas also stays at L249.62 (US$9.31) in Tegucigalpa, with continued state support. In San Pedro Sula, the price remains L228.47 (US$8.52).
What It Means for You
For US businesses, the ministry links higher Honduran pump prices to rising international fuel costs. Weekly price tables show how fast those costs reach Central American consumers.
For US companies that buy goods made or grown in Honduras, transport costs matter. The diesel freeze limits the impact on trucking, at least until early November.
For US travellers driving in Honduras, a full 12-gallon tank of regular now costs about L1,680 (US$63) in Tegucigalpa. Prices are slightly lower in San Pedro Sula.
What Is Not Known
The ministry does not explain how its 70% support for regular gasoline is calculated. La Tribuna put that support at L6.31 (US$0.24) a gallon last week, above this week’s listed amount.
It is also unclear what happens to diesel prices when the 30-day measure ends. The government has not said whether it will extend the tax relief.
What Comes Next
The energy ministry usually publishes the next price table on Saturday, effective the following Monday. The next change is therefore due on Monday, 19 October.
The diesel measure runs until early November. Any decision to extend or end it will show in the weekly tables.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the new fuel prices in Honduras from 12 October?
In Tegucigalpa, super costs L157.84 (US$5.89) a gallon and regular L139.96 (US$5.22). Diesel stays at L153.53 (US$5.73).
Why did fuel prices rise in Honduras?
The energy ministry cites higher international fuel prices. Honduras imports its fuel, so world price moves reach local pumps within weeks.
Is diesel cheaper this week?
No, diesel is unchanged for a second week. The government absorbs about L12 (US$0.45) a gallon for 30 days from 5 October.
How often do fuel prices change in Honduras?
The energy ministry sets a new price table every week. It usually publishes it on Saturday, effective on Monday.
Sources: Secretaría de Energía de Honduras, price structure from 12 October 2026; Secretaría de Energía, fuel price history; El Heraldo; La Tribuna, prices from 5 October (all accessed 11 October 2026).
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