Motorists in St James have similarly been forced to jam the brakes on unnecessary travel as the price of fuel soars. The drivers in the second city say they have had to resort to other means of transportation and ways of conserving this expensive commodity.
In just March of 2022, the world witnessed a 14-year record high of $140 per barrel for oil, leaving many Jamaicans digging deeper into their pockets at the pumps. The price of independence and convenience of owning a vehicle has become inflationary for many Jamaicans, who face the harsh consequences of the Russia/Ukraine war.
Motorists in Montego Bay, St James have not been spared. The unprecedented highs and volatility in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic have made it harder for many Jamaicans already struggling with unemployment.
While some consider giving up the job they have depended on for years, for others, giving up is not an option. More details in the report:
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