Effective February 1, 2026, The West Indies Oil Company Ltd. (WIOC) will implement increased refundable deposits for new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, attributing the adjustment to inflationary pressures affecting supplier costs. The company clarified that this change exclusively impacts new cylinder acquisitions while maintaining current refill pricing structures.
In an official communication, WIOC detailed how escalating manufacturing, procurement, and international shipping expenses have necessitated this financial adjustment. The revised deposit framework maintains the 20-pound cylinder deposit at $100 with a $32 refill charge, keeping the total new cylinder cost at $142. However, 25-pound composite cylinder deposits will rise from $125 to $150, coupled with a $40 refill fee, creating a new total of $190. The most significant change affects 100-pound cylinders, where deposits increase from $250 to $275 alongside a $155 refill cost, resulting in a $430 total investment.
Crucially, WIOC emphasized that existing customers remain unaffected unless they purchase additional cylinders. The company’s Friars Hill Road facility and authorized distributors will implement these changes uniformly. WIOC expressed appreciation for public understanding while reaffirming its dedication to delivering safe, reliable, and economically viable LPG services throughout the region.