n 2023, the government of Saint Lucia, led by Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, paid an average of $15.05 for every 20lbs cylinder of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) for every consumer. And, every time you bought a 22lbs LPG cylinder, the government contributed an average of $16.55 towards the retail price.

For the period April 1 – December 2023, the government is projected to spend $8.10 million on subsidies for LPG. These elevated subsidy rates have successfully kept the retail prices of the 20lbs and 22lbs LPG cylinders affordable for the average Saint Lucian household and averted exorbitant price hikes.

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