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Save gas! Save Money!

December 8th, 2016

In recent years there have been a lot of interest in getting good quality gas for our cars. Quite a number of people sustained heavy financial loss due to bad gas. However it had me thinking how else can I save money on gas? Know your fuel consumption It is important to know how much [...]

Gas and Groceries a unique combination!

October 19th, 2014

There are select businesses that know that consumers will always flock to them because of the products that they offer. For example, consumers will always be in need of food. This is a well known fact so grocery stores typically make a good profit in Jamaica. Of course, some supermarkets target different groups, nevertheless they [...]

Lower Gas Prices – Will the trend continue?

September 29th, 2013

<em>Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer</em> One of my biggest challenges is figuring out how to fill up my car’s gas tank without killing my pocket. Often I don’t succeed and drive away with either a big dent in my funds or a small amount of gas. It’s a simple thing really just fill [...]

Will you buy the new Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel?

July 14th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer It’s a fact that escalating gas prices have several consumers seeing ‘red’. The fuel also seems to be gone as soon as you fill up your tank causing more frustration. Many of the emissions caused by vehicles are also a concern for environmentalists who assert that this is [...]

Gas Prices Continue to Rise – How can consumers cope?

May 6th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer I know what you are thinking why am I again referring to gas prices? Well for one it seems as if each month I buy less gas for the same amount of money. Surviving on less is nothing new to Jamaican consumers but it has become an ever [...]

Gas tax reduction – Is it enough?

April 18th, 2011

I watched in disbelief as the needle on my gas gauge in my car hardly moved after I put in my usual supply. A quick check on the prices displayed on the billboard soon cleared up the mystery. The cries from the consumers about the high gas prices are getting louder as we struggle to [...]

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