Saint Lucians will continue to pay the same prices for fuel and cooking gas this month after the Government announced that retail prices will remain unchanged from August 1 to August 23, despite an increase in global crude oil prices.
The decision was announced by Press Secretary to the Prime Minister Melissa Paul, who said the measure is intended to shield consumers from international price fluctuations.
“The Government of Saint Lucia has maintained the retail prices of fuel and liquid petroleum gas, LPG, or cooking gas, for the period August 1st to August 23rd, 2026, despite a rise in global crude oil prices during the referenced period.”
Paul said the Government has opted to absorb the impact of higher international energy costs, allowing local consumers to continue paying existing prices.
“The government has kept retail fuel and cooking prices unchanged for consumers in Saint Lucia.”
She explained that under the modified fuel price pass-through mechanism, the prices of gasoline, diesel and kerosene will remain unchanged.
“Gasoline and diesel will continue to retail at $16.75 per imperial gallon or $3.68 per liter, while kerosene will remain at $10.41 per imperial gallon or $2.29 per liter.”
The Government has also maintained the prices of liquefied petroleum gas products.
“The retail price of LPG products, or cooking gas, has also been maintained, with the 20-pound cylinder remaining at $34, the 22-pound cylinder at $38, and the 100-pound cylinder at $288.50, and bulk LPG at $2.76 per pound.”
Paul noted that fuel prices continue to be reviewed on a regular basis under the existing pricing framework.
“Under the modified fuel price pass-through mechanism, fuel prices are reviewed every three weeks.”
She added that the next review of retail fuel prices is scheduled for August 24, 2026.
“The next fuel price review is scheduled for August 24th, 2026.”