Gasoline Rises – Diesel remains at $18.83 as motorists face a second consecutive monthly increase in gasoline prices.
Motorists in Antigua and Barbuda will pay $1.49 more for gasoline effective October 1, bringing the price to $17.99 per gallon.
West Indies Oil Company Chief Executive Officer Gregory Georges confirmed the increase, which follows a $2 rise one month earlier that pushed gasoline prices to $16.50.
The two adjustments amount to a combined increase of $3.49 per gallon over the period. A government source said diesel prices remain unchanged at $18.83 per gallon.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne signalled the latest increase on Tuesday evening while addressing a reception at the Chinese Embassy marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the Peopleâs Republic of China.
Browne attributed the higher fuel costs to the conflict between the United States and Iran, saying the government could no longer afford to absorb the increases through subsidies.
âAs a small developing country, the government cannot continue its programme of absorbing the increased costs in fuel to shield consumers and it is therefore forced to pass on the increased costs to consumers,â he said.
The Prime Minister described the situation as unfortunate and rejected suggestions that government policies were responsible for the increase. He maintained that Antigua and Barbuda was facing the effects of international developments driving up energy costs.
Browne also stressed the importance of global stability to small economies, welcoming signs of cooperation between China and the United States, which he described as important partners for Antigua and Barbuda.
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Concerned Citizen October 1, 2026, 6:40 AM
How is diesel unchanged at $18.83? Wasn’t diesel $16.25 power gallon??
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Soaring Exchangeplace October 1, 2026, 6:47 AM
So salaries is going to raise to
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Unfiltered View October 1, 2026, 10:06 AM
Sigh, really hard times
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informed citizen October 1, 2026, 3:21 PM
Government say international conflict causing it, but at the end of the day is ordinary people pockets taking the hit. How much more can people absorb before something gotta give?
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Marcia James October 1, 2026, 3:23 PM
$17.99 for a gallon of gas?! ð³ Antigua, we really reach here now? Every time you think the price can’t go no higher, boom, another increase. Soon people going have to decide whether to put gas in the vehicle or food in the fridge.
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Juju Bee October 1, 2026, 3:28 PM
I sympathize with the government cause they getting blamed like its their fault. If u want to drive you have to buy the gas. No need complaining, it wont solve anything
Concerned Citizen October 1, 2026, 6:40 AM
How is diesel unchanged at $18.83? Wasn’t diesel $16.25 power gallon??
Soaring Exchangeplace October 1, 2026, 6:47 AM
Unfiltered View October 1, 2026, 10:06 AM
informed citizen October 1, 2026, 3:21 PM
Government say international conflict causing it, but at the end of the day is ordinary people pockets taking the hit. How much more can people absorb before something gotta give?
$17.99 for a gallon of gas?! ð³ Antigua, we really reach here now? Every time you think the price can’t go no higher, boom, another increase. Soon people going have to decide whether to put gas in the vehicle or food in the fridge.
I sympathize with the government cause they getting blamed like its their fault. If u want to drive you have to buy the gas. No need complaining, it wont solve anything
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