Guantánamo.- The recent measure announced by the Guantánamo Municipal Administration Council to regulate oil prices has been positively received by the local population. In recent days, oil prices have surged to 6,000 pesos or more per unit.
In a statement addressed to residents of the provincial capital, the municipal government explained that, in response to concerns over the unchecked increase in retail oil prices, a comprehensive analysis of the costs and expenses associated with the sale of this product was conducted.
Following this evaluation, it was decided that, effective today, Wednesday, the reference price for retail sales of oil will be set at 2,200 pesos per unit.
It was clarified that this figure does not constitute a price ceiling but reflects an economic assessment of marketing costs and expenses.
The statement also emphasized that enforcement efforts against those violating established regulations will be intensified. Potential penalties for non-compliance include temporary closure of establishments for up to three months, confiscation and forced sale of the product, and imposition of fines in accordance with current legislation.
Additionally, the public is encouraged to report violations by calling 50918151, 21 32 9536, or 21 32 1682.
Disseminated through the official social media channels of the Municipal Assembly of People’s Power, particularly the “Mi Guantánamo” page, the announcement generated thousands of supportive reactions and comments.
Interviews with city residents revealed that some businesses have already complied by selling oil at the approved price of 2,200 pesos per bottle. However, many expressed concern that this price remains unaffordable for a significant portion of the population.
There was also a call for public vigilance to ensure the full implementation of the measure across all establishments.
Prior to this intervention, oil prices had risen from below 2,000 pesos to substantially higher amounts, reaching an unprecedented peak of 7,000 pesos over the past weekend. This dramatic increase sparked widespread public dissatisfaction, prompting the current regulatory action, which appears to have successfully curtailed further excessive price hikes for the time being.
