Govt’s $1 Super Gas cut adds $318M to fuel subsidy bill

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September 16, 2026

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Govt’s $1 Super Gas cut adds $318M to fuel subsidy bill

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Senior Political Reporter

The Government’s $1 reduction in the price of Super Gasoline in the last budget has resulted in an additional $318 million fuel subsidy requirement following rising global fuel prices.

Planning Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh, however, has assured that the additional cost will not be passed on to citizens.

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