NO. 73/2015                                       DATE: September 18, 2015

 

ADJUSTMENT TO PETROLEUM PRICES FOR SEPTEMBER 2015

 

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Friday, September 18, 2015: The General public is hereby informed that, effective, Friday September 18, 2015, the retail prices of petroleum products (Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene and LPG {Cooking Gas}) in the State of Grenada will be as follows:

           

GRENADA

Products                Old Price       New Price

Gasoline                  $13.65/IG           $13.65/IG

Diesel                      $11.50/IG            $12.35/IG

Kerosene                 $7.55/IG              $7.25/IG

 

L.P.G (Cooking Gas): Old Price      New Price

20 lbs Cylinder                    $42.00            $42.00

100 lbs Cylinder                  $186.90          $191.05

Bulk                                        $1.95/lb          $2.00/lb

 

CARRIACOU

Products          Old Price            New Price

Gasoline               $13.85/IG              $13.85/IG

Diesel                    $11.70/IG             $12.55/IG

Kerosene               $7.70/IG               $7.45/IG

 

CARRIACOU & PETITE MARTINIQUE

L.P.G (Cooking Gas): Old Price      New Price

20 lbs Cylinder                      $51.00            $51.00

100 lbs Cylinder                    $214.05         $209.90

Bulk                                         $2.00/lb        $1.95/lb

 

PETITE MARTINIQUE

Products           Old Price             New Price

Gasoline                $9.85/IG               $8.85/IG

Diesel                    $7.70/IG               $7.55/IG

Kerosene               $7.70/IG               $7.45/IG

 

The new Retail Prices are computed based on the average FOB costs: that is; (Ex-refinery prices), for the period, 14th August, 2015 to 10th September, 2015.

 

It important for the public to understand that petroleum prices are likely to remain high since Grenada imports nearly all of its fuel.  Consumers are, therefore, urged to act wisely by conserving and using energy efficiently. 

 

Furthermore, consumers are encouraged to immediately notify the Price control/Consumer Affairs Unit in the Ministry of Finance of any instance of overpricing at telephone number 440-1369.