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St Lucians Slam Pierre’s $16 Gas Cap Amid Oil Price Freefall

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April 23, 2025 - Updated on May 24, 2025
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St Lucians slam Pierre during 2025-2026 budget presentation amid gas price outrage

Prime Minister Philip J Pierre delivers the 2025-2026 budget

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CASTRIES, St Lucia, April 23, 2025 – St Lucians slam Pierre for refusing to lower gas prices, as the Prime Minister’s controversial $16 gas cap sparks outrage amid a dramatic global oil price freefall. The public backlash is intensifying, with many accusing Pierre’s government of deception and deliberate exploitation.

Public Outcry Over Government’s Fuel Pricing Tactics

During the St Lucia 2025–2026 Budget Presentation, St Lucians slammed Pierre for ignoring calls to reduce gas prices. Instead, the Prime Minister announced a “cap” on fuel at $16 per gallon. For many, this so-called cap is nothing but a political smokescreen, legitimizing the St Lucia Labour Party government’s refusal to lower prices even as world oil markets tumble.

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Global Oil Prices Plummet, Local Prices Remain Stubbornly High

While crude oil prices have plunged worldwide, the government’s pricing mechanism, once touted as a transparent safeguard for consumers, has been ignored. By all calculations, St Lucians should now be paying around $12 per gallon, not $16. The administration’s refusal to pass on savings is being widely condemned as a calculated overcharge designed to quietly siphon money from households.

St Lucians Slam Pierre’s Budget as “Calculated Deception”

“It’s extortion in the highest regard,” said one critic. “Pierre isn’t offering relief, he’s offering a smokescreen. While oil prices crash worldwide, he’s acting as if $16 is a favour. It’s an insult to the intelligence of every St Lucian.”

Observers have also questioned the timing and framing of Pierre’s announcement, accusing him of using the national budget address to distract from the real issue. Instead of acknowledging the economic hardship facing ordinary citizens, Pierre has spun a narrative that benefits his administration while punishing the public.

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Grievances Flood Nation’s Top Talk Show

Calls are now flooding the popular lunchtime talk show Newsspin, dubbed “The Most Monitored Talkshow In the World,” as frustrated citizens air their grievances over what they call a failed, callous, and insensitive government headed by Philip J Pierre. The surge of complaints highlights the depth of public discontent and the growing demand for accountability and transparency.

Calls Grow for Transparency and Accountability

As frustration spreads across the island, economists, opposition figures, and ordinary residents are demanding immediate price reductions and a full review of the government’s fuel pricing policy. Many now openly question whether the Pierre administration’s inaction amounts to deliberate economic exploitation.

With trust in government at a new low, St Lucians are left to wonder: How long will they be forced to endure a government that treats them with such disregard?

For continued coverage of St Lucia’s political and economic developments, follow Unitedpac St Lucia News.

Tags: Budget 2025 St LuciaGovernment price mechanismNewsspin talk show reactionsOil price drop St LuciaPierre gas cap controversySt Lucia fuel price protestSt Lucia gas price outrageSt Lucians slam government

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