WILLEMSTAD - The Government reported yesterday the changes in the prices of gasoline, diesel, electricity and water. The rise in the price of gasoline with 8 cents is mainly the result of a rise in the prices of the purchase and also in the Surplus / Deficit component.

The rise of the diesel rate with almost 10 cents (0.098) is the result of a rise in the purchase price and a decrease in the correction of the Surplus / Deficit component. The Bottle of gas increases respectively Fl. 5,00 for LPG 100 lbs and Fl. 1,00 for LPG 20 lbs. The rise in the final user rate for LPG 100 and LPG 20 is mainly due to the elimination of the cross subsidy between the LPG rates and the Mogas and LSD tariffs.

At the same time it was also participated that the electricity and water tariffs from the coming June 1, 2018 (ie today) will be changed. It is a rise in electricity and water rates.

The increase is specifically the result of the increase in fuel prices and a change in the correction factor over the month of April followed by the deviation of the mixed production according to the planning.