Gas prices up $1.43, $.25, diesel up $4.50

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August 19, 2026

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Gas prices up $1.43, $.25, diesel up $4.50

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, August 20, according to the latest ex-refinery costs from Petrojam.

90-octane will be sold for $213.22 per litre after an increase of $0.25, while 87-octane will be sold for $205.80, after an increase of $1.43.

Automotive Diesel will be sold for $ 233.50 after an increase of $4.50, and ultra-low sulphur diesel will be sold for $ 253.58 per litre, up $4.50.

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