BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Aug. 24, 2017–Pump prices continue on their upward trend, with new prices taking effect at midnight last night. According to an official release, premium gasoline will now cost 50 cents more per gallon in Belize City, with an increase from $10.49 to $10.99.
The price of diesel sees its second consecutive increase in a matter of 8 days, from $8.82 to $9.26. The price of diesel increased from $8.68 to $8.82 on August 16, when the price of regular gasoline also saw a substantial increase, from $9.70 to $10.21. This time, though, the price of regular gas is unchanged.
The price of kerosene went up from $5.09 to $5.68.
Prices vary outside of Belize City, with the farthest locations having the highest pump prices due to transportation costs.
