BVIEC Reports Record September Fuel Costs
The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation released its fuel data for August and September 2026, revealing that September fuel costs surged to an all-time high of $6.19 million. Despite government subsidies and an increased fuel credit, the effective fuel surcharge reached its highest rate of the year at over 23 cents per kilowatt-hour.
TWO VERY DIFFERENT STORIES! 📊⛽ BVIEC’s August & September 2026 Fuel Data reveals some eye-opening figures behind the electricity bills customers received in September and October, respectively! 📉 August brought temporary relief, despite record electricity demand, as fuel consumption declined. 📈 September saw fuel prices soar to $4.6581 per gallon, with the value of fuel consumed reaching an all-time high of $6.19 MILLION!
To help cushion the impact, the Government increased its fuel credit from 1¢ to 4¢ per kWh, while BVIEC absorbed $11.9 MILLION in fuel subsidies from January through September 2026. Despite this relief, September’s effective fuel surcharge reached $0.23157/kWh, the highest of 2026!
And what do these figures mean for your electricity bill? We've broken it all down into 7 key categories, with clear explanations and relatable examples to help you understand the numbers behind your electricity costs. 👇 Get the facts. Read the full breakdown! 🔗 https://bvielectricity.com/bviecs-monthly-fuel-data-august-september-2026/ #BVIEC #DidYouKnow #FuelData #KnowYourBill #EnergyTransparency
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