Motorists in Jamaica face a sharp increase in fuel costs starting Thursday, July 16, as state-owned refinery Petrojam announced higher ex-refinery prices for both gasoline and diesel.
The price adjustment reflects ongoing upward pressure on energy inputs in the Caribbean market.
Diesel prices are set to rise by $12.50 per liter, while 90-octane gasoline will increase by $3.06 per liter, with the new rate of $208.77 per liter taking effect at the pumps.
The disproportionate hike in diesel costs underscores the specific supply-side pressures affecting heavier fuel fractions in the region.
This development follows a similar price increase in early July, indicating a sustained trend of rising fuel costs for Jamaican consumers and businesses.
The repeated adjustments highlight the sensitivity of local energy markets to global input costs and refinery economics.