In a significant move during the 2025/2026 budget presentation on October 13, Trinidad and Tobago’s Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo announced an immediate reduction of $1 per litre in the price of super gasoline. This decision, mandated by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, aims to provide financial relief to citizens by reversing part of the previous administration’s phased removal of fuel subsidies, which had led to consistent price hikes over the past decade. Drivers expressed their delight at the news, with one stating, ‘Yuh can’t go wrong. Is ah ease up; ah dollar could help a lot.’ Another driver highlighted the potential savings, saying, ‘That supposed to help we. That’s a plus. More gas, less money.’ However, not all reactions were positive. Some drivers were disappointed that the price reduction did not take immediate effect at the pumps, as promised. ‘If they say immediately, they supposed to remove it immediately,’ one driver remarked. Additionally, users of premium gasoline and diesel expressed frustration that the price cut was limited to super gasoline, with one driver noting, ‘It’s only for super, it doesn’t do anything for people using premium.’ A diesel user added, ‘If the consideration was made for one type of fuel, it should have been made across the board.’ While the announcement was generally welcomed, many drivers remain cautious, hoping for broader economic improvements in the budget.