Topic: fuel costs
Cayman travellers hit by new wave of airline baggage fee hikes
As US airlines continue grappling with sharply higher fuel costs and mounting operational expenses, Cayman travelers are being hit with higher charges for checked baggage and a growing list of ancillary fees.
PPM and fuel industry welcome fuel duty cut
A decision to remove duty on fuel to cut the cost of living has been backed by the Opposition People's Progressive Movement and energy industry experts
Fuel security and cost of living dominate discussion at PPM event
Fears over the security of Cayman's oil supply amid international conflict, the cost of living and healthcare dominated a PPM event
Government says it’s considering fuel and electricity relief
Leader of the Opposition Roy McTaggart has called on the government to temporarily abolish import duty tariffs on fuel and to reintroduce an electricity relief programme for residents - steps the government says it is already considering.
MPs vote in favour of investigating high fuel prices
Lawmakers have voted in favour of establishing a government committee to review the cost of fuel in the Cayman Islands.
Saunders seeks public hearings for review of ‘high fuel costs’
Bodden Town West MP Chris Saunders is seeking the creation of a parliamentary select committee to review the "high cost of fuel" in the Cayman Islands against the backdrop of the rising cost of living.
Deferred electricity rate increase takes effect
Caribbean Utilities Company customers will see an increase in the base rate of their electricity charges on their bills this month.
Panton: Cost of living relief in works for homeowners, civil servants
Premier Wayne Panton has announced plans to assist homeowners with electricity costs over summer months and give pay bumps to civil servants as consumers continue to feel the pinch of rising fuel costs.
