Tonga's prices for Diesel, Kerosene and Petrol for February-March 2013, effective today 18 February, have increased compared to the prices approved by the Competent Authority for the previous month.

In a statement the Ministry of Commerce, Tourism and Labour reported that the retail price of Petrol has increased by 5.49 Seniti since January, from $2.79 to $2.84 (1.97% increase), Diesel increased by 4.89 seniti per litre, from $2.88 to $2.93 (1.70% increase) and Kerosene increased by 4.50 seniti per litre, from $2.27 to $2.32seniti per litre (1.97% increase), for the same period, with all changes including consumption tax.

This sharp increase is a jump from a positive January where fuel prices had decreased.

Wholesale prices for Petrol increased by 5.49 seniti per litre ($2.68), Diesel increased by 4.88 seniti per litre ($2.77) and Kerosene by 4.50 seniti per litre ($2.19).

Current Retail Prices for all Islands

Tongatapu: Petrol $2.84, Diesel $2.93, Kerosene $2.32

‘Eua Petrol: $2.88, Diesel $2.98, Kerosene $2.37

Ha‘apai Petrol: $3.07, Diesel $3.16, Kerosene $2.55

Vava‘u Petrol: $2.90, Diesel $2.99, Kerosene $2.38