NO. 55/2012 DATE: August 17, 2012
ADJUSTMENT TO PETROLEUM PRICES FOR AUGUST 2012
St. George’s, Grenada, Friday, August 17, 2012: The General public is hereby informed that, effective, Saturday 18th August, 2012, 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 $15.30/IG $16.05/IG
Diesel $14.19/IG $14.84/IG
Kerosene $11.39/IG $12.21/IG
L.P.G (Cooking Gas): Old Price New Price
20 lbs Cylinder $45.00 $45.00
100 lbs Cylinder $254.04 $266.97
Bulk $2.60/lb $2.73/lb
CARRIACOU
Products Old Price New Price
Gasoline $15.47/IG $16.21/IG
Diesel $14.35/IG $15.00/IG
Kerosene $11.56/IG $12.38/IG
CARRIACOU & PETIT MARTINIQUE
L.P.G (Cooking Gas) Old Price New Price
20 lbs Cylinder $54.00 $54.00
100 lbs Cylinder $277.04 $289.97
Bulk $2.60/lb $2.73/lb
PETIT MARTINIQUE:
Products Old Price New Price
Gasoline $12.46/IG $13.20/IG
Diesel $11.35/IG $12.00/IG
Kerosene $11.55/IG $12.38/IG
The new Retail Prices are computed based on the average FOB costs: that is; (Ex-refinery prices), for the period, 12th July, 2012 to 13th August, 2012
It important for the public to understand that notwithstanding these efforts by Government, petroleum prices are likely to remain high since Grenada imports nearly all of its fuel. Consumers are 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.
Energy Division
Ministry of Finance