WILLEMSTAD - The political party MAN-PIN has voiced concerns over the recently established contract between Refineria di Kòrsou (RdK) and Global Oil, suggesting that the agreement could have significant implications for the cost of living on the island. In a press release, the party highlighted that the contract appears to involve not just the production of asphalt but also the sale of electricity to consumers using public property.
MAN-PIN emphasized that this business model has already resulted in a sharp increase in electricity prices, affecting both individual households and businesses. “The rising electricity costs are driving up the overall cost of living and increasing operational expenses for businesses,” the party stated.
The party has called on Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas to clarify his position on RdK's actions. MAN-PIN is pressing for answers on whether the Prime Minister supports this approach and what measures he plans to take if he does not.
In response to the concerns, it was announced that the rates for supplying electricity from the gas turbines to Aqualectra will be reduced by 30 percent. This reduction comes after it was revealed that the rates set by Global Oil for Aqualectra could lead to further increases in electricity prices, exacerbating the financial burden on the population.