DLCA Releases Latest Fuel Costs Survey Conducted on February 22

A service pump at a Total gas station on Veterans Drive is plastered with a sign indicating it is out of service. If the pump did work, the cost would be almost $4 a gallon. (Bethaney Lee photo)
A service pump at a Total Gas Station on Veterans Drive (Bethaney Lee photo)

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs notifies the public of the latest territorywide fuel price survey that was conducted on Monday, Feb. 22, on St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John. Fuel surveys are designed to inform consumers of the most affordable fuel prices throughout the territory. They are included for comparative viewing and transparency.

On St. Croix, the lowest prices for self-service regular and self-service premium under $3.00 per gallon were found at Five Corners Service Station for $2.65 per gallon and One Love Service Stations (at Golden Rock, LaGrande Princesse and Hannah’s Rest) for $2.699 per gallon. The lowest prices for self-service premium were found at Five Corners Service Station for $2.759 per gallon and One Love Service Stations (at Golden Rock, LaGrande Princesse and Hannah’s Rest) at $2.799 per gallon. The lowest price for diesel was $2.799 per gallon at One Love Service Station, Golden Rock.

On St. Thomas, the lowest prices for self-service regular fuel under $3.00 were found at Petrus Smith Bay for $2.899 per gallon and Puma Bovoni for $2.999 per gallon.  The lowest prices for self-service premium were found at Puma Bovoni for $3.39 per gallon and Petrus Smith Bay at $3.49 per gallon. The lowest price for diesel was found at $3.629 per gallon.

On St. John, the lowest self-service prices were found at Racetrack at $3.49 per gallon for regular and $3.59 per gallon for premium. The lowest price for diesel was found at Race Track for $3.87 per gallon.

Consumers or merchants with questions may contact Consumer Affairs Division on St. Croix at 713-3522, St. Thomas at 714-3522 or on St. John at 693-8036. For consumer-related issues, call 727-SCAM (7226) in the District of St. Croix or 771-SCAM (7226) on St. Thomas-St. John. People may also contact DLCA via email at consumerawareness@dlca.vi.gov. Follow DLCA on Facebook @dlcavi.

Fuel Cost Survey Conducted on Monday, Feb. 22, on St. Croix (Submitted by DLCA)
Fuel Cost Survey taken on Monday, Feb. 22, on St. Thomas (Submitted by DLCA)