CCSMP urges authorities to hold fuel prices steady despite rising import costs

The Petroleum Market Monitoring Advisory Council (Conseil consultatif de suivi du marché pétrolier, CCSMP) has called on Haitian authorities to maintain current fuel prices despite a rise in supply costs recorded during the August 27, 2026 shipment, according to Le Nouvelliste. The council attributed the increase to international oil prices, the exchange rate and logistics costs. In a note published Thursday, September 3, 2026, the CCSMP said its calculations put the cost at 875.43 gourdes per gallon of gasoline, 898.29 gourdes for diesel and 805.25 gourdes for kerosene. By contrast, pump prices remain at 700, 770 and 765 gourdes respectively, leaving a gap between calculated and retail prices. The council argued that a price increase would be inopportune as the new school year approaches, citing the potential impact on transportation costs and the price of goods. The report indicates that maintaining stable prices is intended to shield households and commerce from added pressure during the back-to-school period. Le Nouvelliste noted the analysis reflects current market conditions affecting petroleum product supply in Haiti.