Fuel price hike result of refinery closure
The increase in fuel prices will increase the cost of goods and services across the board.
Over one hundred thousand jobs were lost under this government, and no government plan has been forthcoming to create jobs or generate revenue. With food prices likely to increase further with this fuel price hike, there is also no government plan to ensure our nation’s food security.
The Minister’s attempt to delink the shutdown of the Petrotrin refinery by Keith Rowley, to the now prohibitively high prices of fuel signals a level of disdain for the population.
It is known throughout our nation that Petrotrin was closed to save Rowley’s personal friend that was involved in the now infamous 100 million Fake Oil Scandal. The entire nation is now footing the bill for Rowley’s self-serving actions.
Through Rowley’s actions, our country surrendered our energy security and ceded control over setting our own fuel prices.
The country is not fooled by the blame Kamla, then blame Covid and now blame Russia excuses.
It is clear that our country’s future is in jeopardy under a continuing Rowley government.
Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP
Leader of the Opposition