Gas prices slashed at city GuyOil stations

The reduced prices for fuel displayed at the Shell gas station on Vlissengen Road yesterday afternoon.

By Dacia Whaul   Photos by Arian Browne

 

Gasoline prices were slashed at Guyana Oil Company (GuyOil) gas stations around the city and along the East Bank yesterday, while privately-owned operations either made small reductions or none at all, while citing the cost incurred for fuel in stock.

On Monday Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh had announced 30% reductions at all GuyOil-branded petrol dealers for gasoline, diesel and kerosene, to reflect the fall in world market prices for oil.

When Stabroek News visited GuyOil’s Sheriff Street gas station at 2:45pm,