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Jamaica: Gas Prices Drop $0.25, Diesel Increases by Up to $12.50
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Jamaica: Gas Prices Drop $0.25, Diesel Increases by Up to $12.50

From Jamaica Observer · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement New plan
  • Gasoline prices in Jamaica will decrease by $0.25 per liter starting Thursday, June 11, 2026, with 90-octane selling for $201.08 and 87-octane for $193.63.
  • Automotive diesel prices will rise by $10.50 to $212.00 per liter, and ultra-low sulphur diesel will increase by $12.50 to $220.85 per liter.
  • Kerosene, propane, and butane prices will also see changes, with kerosene increasing and propane and butane decreasing.

Motorists in Jamaica can expect a slight decrease in gasoline prices effective Thursday, June 11, 2026. According to the latest ex-refinery costs from Petrojam, 90-octane gasoline will be sold for $201.08 per liter, down $0.25, while 87-octane will be available for $193.63, also a decrease of $0.25.

However, the cost of diesel fuel is set to increase. Automotive diesel fuel will now be sold at $212.00 per liter, marking an increase of $10.50. Ultra-low sulphur diesel will see a more significant rise, up $12.50 to $220.85 per liter.

Other fuel prices are also changing. Kerosene will increase by $4.50, bringing its price to $190.65 per liter. Liquid petroleum prices will decrease, with propane selling for $82.78 per liter (down $0.56) and butane for $92.20 per liter (down $0.98).

These prices are the ex-refinery costs, and marketing companies and retailers will add their own markups before selling to consumers.

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Originally published by Jamaica Observer in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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