For over four years, Saint Lucians have endured the highest fuel prices in the OECS and it’s no accident. It’s the direct result of short-sighted policy decisions made by the Philip J. Pierre administration, particularly the removal of the fuel price cap of $13.95 put in place by the Allen Chastanet-led government. Today, while our OECS neighbours pay significantly less…
The SLP Administration led by Prime Minister Philip Pierre continues to burden Saint Lucians with outrageously high fuel prices. This fuel price extortion practice is now into its 3rd consecutive year. Whilst the UWP was in office, US$70 for a barrel of oil meant that Saint Lucians paid $13.95 a gallon. This policy introduced by former Prime Minister Hon. Allen…
At $16.50 per gallon, Saint Lucia boasts the highest fuel prices in the Eastern Caribbean, leaving its citizens to shoulder a disproportionate burden compared to their neighbors. The astronomical fuel prices in Saint Lucia create a severe economic strain on its citizens. With prices significantly higher than in neighboring countries, Saint Lucians are forced to allocate a substantial portion of…
Prime Minister Philip J Pierre’s decision to maintain high fuel prices in Saint Lucia, while neighboring islands like Dominica enjoy declining prices, has raised significant concerns among the populace. The disparity in fuel costs between these Caribbean nations is not only crippling the pockets of the Saint Lucian citizens but also putting the nation at a disadvantage in terms of…