Prepare for more punishment at the fuel pump. The price for regular gasoline will go up at midnight tonight. It will increase by 60 cents from $9.61 to $10.21 per gallon, while the pump price for premium will also increase by 59 cents from $10.31 to $10.90 per gallon.
In a release, the Ministry of Finance says blame OPEC, and adds, quote "The Government of Belize is working closely with the fuel industry to ensure that prices remain as low as possible," end quote. Of course, it's scarce consolation for a consumer base that has seen successive increases since the start of the year.
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