The V.I. Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs on Tuesday released the findings of its latest self-service fuel price survey, conducted territory-wide during the week of October 20, 2024. The survey is designed to help consumers identify the most affordable fuel options across the U.S. Virgin Islands by providing transparent pricing information.
St. Croix Fuel Prices
According to DLCA, on St. Croix, the average self-service prices recorded were $3.996 per gallon for regular fuel, $4.397 for premium, and $4.689 for diesel. The survey revealed that the lowest prices were found at various stations across the island:
- Regular Fuel: $3.949 per gallon at Fill & Chill Service Station.
- Premium Fuel: $4.199 per gallon at multiple stations, including Titan Service Station, Five Corners Service Station, G-Max Service Station, One Love Golden Rock, Budget Service Station, Island Petroleum, and Pit Stop Service Station.
- Diesel Fuel: $3.999 per gallon at Titan Service Station.
The survey also highlighted the second-lowest prices for St. Croix, with regular fuel priced at $3.989 per gallon at East Way, Five Corners, Gas for Less, Shuama, and Super Tanks Service Stations. Premium fuel was available at $4.299 per gallon at Big A and Moe’s Service Stations, while diesel could be found at $4.199 per gallon at Shuama Service Station.
St. Thomas Fuel Prices
For St. Thomas, the average fuel prices stood at $4.849 per gallon for regular, $5.375 for premium, and $5.912 for diesel. DLCA survey identified the following lowest prices on the island:
- Regular Fuel: $4.699 per gallon at 1st Stop, Giant Gas, Home Town, Ali Baba, Petrus Polyberg, and RaceTrack.
- Premium Fuel: $5.199 per gallon at several stations, including 1st Stop, 1st Stop Frydenhoj, Giant Gas Station, Home Town, Ali Baba, RaceTrack, and RaceTrack East.
- Diesel Fuel: $5.799 per gallon at 1st Stop, 1st Stop Frydenhoj, Giant Gas, and RaceTrack East.
The second-lowest fuel prices in St. Thomas showed regular fuel at $4.749 per gallon at Petrus Frenchtown, Puma Bovoni, and Puma Polyberg stations. Premium fuel was priced at $5.399 per gallon at Petrus Frenchtown, Petrus Polyberg, and Petrus Smith Bay, while diesel was available at $5.959 per gallon at Puma Bovoni, Puma Frenchtown, Puma Smith Bay, and Tutu Puma.
St. John Fuel Prices
On St. John, average fuel prices were recorded at $5.219 per gallon for regular, $6.009 for premium, and $6.419 for diesel. The lowest prices on St. John were found at the following locations:
- Regular Fuel: $5.139 per gallon at E-C Gas Station.
- Premium Fuel: $5.339 per gallon at E-C Gas Station.
- Diesel Fuel: $5.659 per gallon at E-C Gas Station.
The survey also listed the second-lowest fuel prices, with regular fuel priced at $5.289 per gallon and premium at $5.899 per gallon, both at RaceTrack Gas Station. Diesel was priced at $6.809 per gallon at Midway Gas Station.
The DLCA reminded all fuel station owners of the requirements under Virgin Islands law. It is mandatory for fuel providers to publicly display the minimum octane rating, retail price per gallon, and tax per gallon for each blend of motor fuel sold. This information must be continuously posted on or near each pump in accordance with 12A V.I.C.§ 202.
