Vincentians are into the second week of paying higher prices for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the main fuel used in the preparation of meals.
The price of a 20lb cylinder of the fuel has increased by EC$2.63 in each of the four areas, while the price of a 25lb cylinder of LPG has increased by EC$3.28 across districts.
Meanwhile, a 100lb cylinder has risen by EC$13.15 across all zones.
Area I: means areas within a radius of two miles of the courthouse, Kingstown (approximately Kingstown to Arnos Vale/Villa area on the windward side and Kingstown to Lowmans Hill on the Leeward side)
Area II: means areas adjoining Area I extending from Area I north-east to Langley Park and north-west to Keartons including all areas lying between Langley Park and Keartons;
Area III: means all areas on the mainland, other than those falling within Area I and II
Area IV: Grenadines.
See the approved prices below.
| Maximum retail prices for LPG Cylinders as of April 16, 2018 | ||||
| LPG | Area 1 | Area II | Area III | Area IV |
| 100 lb | $180.77 | $180.77 | $180.77 | $201.77 |
| 25 lb | $45.19 | $46.19 | $47.19 | $50.19 |
| 20 lb | $37.15 | $38.15 | $39.15 | $42.15 |
Wow does it attract vat?