Butane Prices Decrease by Twelve Cents Starting Midnight

The cost of butane will be lowered by twelve cents effective midnight tonight.  The Supplies Control Unit (SCU) in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise issued a press release indicating that the price change will see the imported wholesale price decrease to three dollars and seventy four cents.  In Belize City, Belmopan, San Ignacio Town, Benque Viejo Del Carmen Town, Orange Walk Town, Corozal Town, Dangriga Town, and Punta Gorda Town, the new price will be $1.22 per pound and $5.34 per gallon. In the rural areas of all districts retail prices will be $1.24 per pound and $5.44 per gallon.