Aruba fuel prices will rise on October 14, taking premium unleaded gasoline above Afl. 3 per litre and increasing the cost of diesel and kerosene.
Gasoline rises to Afl. 3.124 per litre
According to NoticiaCla, premium unleaded gasoline will increase by 20.6 cents, from Afl. 2.918 to Afl. 3.124 per litre. That is an increase of about 7.1%.
A 50-litre purchase at the new gasoline price will cost Afl. 156.20, which is Afl. 10.30 more than at the previous rate.
Diesel and kerosene record larger increases
Diesel will increase by 27.6 cents, or about 8.9%, to Afl. 3.376 per litre. Kerosene will rise by 36.3 cents, or about 13.2%, to Afl. 3.119 per litre.
Based on those changes, 50 litres of diesel will cost Afl. 13.80 more, while the same quantity of kerosene will cost Afl. 18.15 more.
New prices include applicable turnover taxes
The prices announced by Aruba’s Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Primary Sector include BBO, BAZV and BAVP. The source report did not provide a reason for the increases.
Source: NoticiaCla
