Change in the Retail Prices of LPG
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Price and Distribution of Goods Act (Cap 161), approval was granted for changes to be made to the prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as of Thursday August 1st, 2019, as detailed below:
Maximum retail prices for LPG Cylinders as of August 1st, 2019
| LPG | Area I | Area II | Area III | Area IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb | $160.63 | $160.63 | $160.63 | $181.63 |
| 25 lb | $40.16 | $41.16 | $42.16 | $45.16 |
| 20 lb | $33.13 | $34.13 | $35.13 | $38.13 |
Area I: means areas within a radius of two miles of the court house, Kingstown.
Area II: means areas adjoining Area I extending from area I north-east to Langley Park and north-west to Keartons including all areas lying between Langley Park and Keartons;
Area III: means all areas on the mainland, other than those falling within Area I & II.
Area IV: means the Grenadines.
Under the Price and Distribution of Goods Act (Cap 161), no person shall in respect of any foods for which the maximum price has been fixed, sell or buy, or agree to sell or buy, any such goods at a price greater than the maximum prices.
Any person who contravenes this provision is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of not less than fifteen hundred dollars but not more than three thousand dollars.
Also, under this Act, sellers are obligated to provide to customers, once requested, a receipt or delivery slip showing the date of sale, quantity and type (20 lb) 22lb, etc) of LPG cylinders sold, and the price charged. Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with this provision is guilty of an offence.
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