WILLEMSTAD – Residents of Curaçao face higher utility and fuel costs as of October 1, 2025, with increases in water and electricity tariffs, and a fuel price adjustment at the pump. The changes reflect a year marked by continuous fluctuations, driven largely by international market developments and local production costs.

Water Tariff Adjustment

The basic water rate for households consuming up to nine cubic meters per month rises slightly to 8.19 guilders per cubic meter, up from 8.18 in September. Though the difference is minimal, it continues a trend of monthly shifts. Earlier this year, the rate peaked above 8.26 guilders before dipping to 8.09 in June. Water tariffs are structured in tiers, with higher consumption leading to higher per-unit costs. For households exceeding 20 cubic meters per month, the rate is now above 17 guilders per cubic meter.

Electricity Costs Edge Up

Electricity rates also increase in October. For households using up to 250 kilowatt hours per month, the price rises to 56 cents per kilowatt hour, compared to 55 cents in September. Consumers using more than 350 kilowatt hours will now pay 71 cents per kilowatt hour. According to the government, the adjustment is linked to higher fuel costs and a recalculated correction factor. Like water, electricity prices on Curaçao fluctuate monthly, with a similar pattern of rises and falls throughout 2025.

Fuel Prices Climb at the Pump

Drivers will also feel the pinch as fuel becomes more expensive from Tuesday, September 30. Gasoline rises nearly a cent to 2.09 guilders per liter, while diesel jumps by over three cents to 1.63 guilders per liter. The increases follow international oil market trends, which Curaçao tracks closely when adjusting local pump prices.

So far in 2025, gasoline prices have remained relatively stable, ranging between 2.03 and 2.10 guilders per liter. Diesel has been more volatile, fluctuating between 1.57 and 1.72 guilders. Although still cheaper than at the start of the year, diesel has been climbing steadily in recent months.

Impact on Households and Economy

The combined effect of higher water, electricity, and fuel prices will weigh on households already facing tight budgets, as well as on businesses that depend heavily on utilities and transportation. Rising transport costs are expected to influence food prices and other essentials, adding pressure to the cost of living on the island.