The Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association (BPRA) yesterday placed a ban on the sale of diesel for several hours – a measure taken to demonstrate to the government how serious it is about agitating for a marginal profit increase.
The petroleum industry operates on fixed margins controlled by the government.
Diesel retailers initially planned not to sell diesel for a full day. However, most gas stations began to sell the fuel again at noon yesterday. This move came after Minister of State for the Environment Phenton Neymour agreed to meet with the association to discuss its concerns.
The BPRA also met with the government earlier this week. According to Neymour, the government has requeste ...

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