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The Dominican government announced plans to increase or implement new taxes to generate $800 million annually, aiming to offset a surge in oil prices attributed to the Iran war.

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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic

Who
Dominican government, President Luis Abinader, Magín Díaz, National Council of Private Enterprise
What
The Dominican government announced plans to increase or implement new taxes to generate $800 million annually, aiming to offset a surge in oil prices attributed to the Iran war.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:09:44 GMT · 3h 53m ago
Where
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic ·
Why
A surge in oil prices, blamed on the Iran war, has led the Dominican government to seek additional revenue to avoid passing increased fuel costs to the population and prevent inflation.
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The Dominican Republic is introducing significant tax increases, including a 30% income tax hike for large companies and new taxes on airline tickets and gambling, to manage immediate economic pressures from global oil prices and reduce the national debt.

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    The Dominican government plans to increase or implement new taxes to generate some $800 million in additional revenue annually.
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    The Dominican government announced plans to increase or implement new taxes to generate $800 million annually, aiming to offset a surge in oil prices attributed to the Iran war.
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    The Dominican government announced plans to increase or implement new taxes to generate approximately $800 million in additional annual revenue.
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