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Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>Monrovia \u2014 The Petroleum Importers Association of Liberia is appealing to the government of Liberia to allow it to increase the price of petroleum products on the Liberian market; a letter from the Association said Wednesday, June 8, 2022.<\/p>\n

The Association in a letter to the Minister of Commerce and Industry cited \u201csignificant increase\u201d in the price of petroleum products on the world market as their reasons.<\/p>\n

The group said the recent approved price of June 3, 2022 was not reflective of the current market price and was way below their cost.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn view of the aforementioned we are kindly appealing to the government to see the need to consider price increment,\u201d the letter said.<\/p>\n

The Petroleum Importers thanked the government for cooperation and smooth working relationship over the years.<\/p>\n

At the same time, the group said is opened to further dialogue with the government to find a way forward.<\/p>\n

The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mawine Diggs is yet to respond to their request.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Liberia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Liberia. Monrovia \u2014 The Petroleum Importers Association of Liberia is appealing to the government of Liberia to allow it to increase the price of petroleum products on the Liberian market; a letter from the Association said Wednesday, June 8, 2022. 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