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Jamaica 87-octane fuel prices increase 37% year-to-date
Jamaica ObserverLO·JM·about 10 hours ago
Petrojam has utilized its pricing mechanism to absorb $18 million in costs, preventing a projected $40 per litre increase for Jamaican motorists. The intervention highlights the state-owned entity's role in buffering domestic retail prices against global oil market volatility.
The US-Iran conflict is escalating with reported strikes on US military bases in Jordan and alleged drone strikes on US facilities in Kuwait. Confidence in these reports varies, with some claims remaining unverified. The situation is complicated by potential Russian involvement and escalating rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz.