Citizens show mixed opinions on the possible impact on the Dominican Republic due to tensions in the Middle East

Santo Domingo.– Conflicting opinions were expressed by citizens consulted about the possible effects that the war tensions between the United States and Israel against Iran could generate on the economy of the Dominican Republic.

Some consider that the country could be affected, mainly by a possible increase in fuel prices and other imported products, which could affect the cost of living and the price of goods and services. "This problem can affect us here in many ways, because it can raise the price of oil and also the basic food basket, as it is rising to a thousand. There are many problems and it affects all countries," said Danilo Alcántara. Others warn that the Dominican economy, being dependent on international markets, could face difficulties if the conflict intensifies. "This is a third-world country and it would be very difficult to be prepared to respond to a crisis that may come to the Dominican Republic. This is a country that does not produce oil and depends on other countries to supply itself, that affects the country," said Rafael Mueses. We recommend reading: While other citizens consider that the impact would not be significant, as it is a conflict that occurs outside the national territory and whose effects would depend mainly on the behavior of international markets. "The country will not be affected because the dollar here is stable and those are situations that happen in distant countries. The authorities are taking measures and acting with caution," said José Acevedo. These reactions arise after the statements offered by the Vice President of the Republic, Raquel Peña, who assured that the Government has the necessary measures to face possible impacts in the local market due to the international conflict. The official urged the population to remain calm in the face of the forecasts generated by the situation and recalled that during the administration of President Luis Abinader, the country has faced other complex international events without these having destabilized the economy. Tensions in the Middle East have raised concerns in various countries due to their possible economic repercussions, especially in the energy market and global trade.