Jamaica Gasoline & Diesel Prices (May 2026) — JMD/Liter | DailyFuels
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Jamaica Gasoline & Diesel Prices

Exchange rates live  ·  Updated: 2026-05-25
Retail Pump Prices — Jamaica USD / LITER
Fuel Type USD / Liter JMD / Liter vs World Avg
⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) $1.480 $ 1.480 -3.5%
🚛 Diesel $1.490 $ 1.490 -2.9%
🔵 LPG / Autogas N/A
⚡ Electric (kWh) $0.289 $ 0.289
⚡ Electric Business (kWh) $0.237 $ 0.237
🔥 Natural Gas (m³) N/A
🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) N/A
💧 Kerosene $1.370 $ 1.370
🌡 Heating Oil N/A

Gasoline Price in Jamaica Today

The current retail gasoline price in Jamaica is $1.480 per liter, updated weekly from official energy agencies. This figure includes all applicable taxes and any active government subsidies. Use the comparison table above to benchmark gasoline against diesel, LPG, and electricity costs in this market.

Diesel Price in Jamaica

Diesel in Jamaica costs $1.490 per liter at retail. Diesel prices generally track global crude oil benchmarks but can deviate based on local refinery capacity, road logistics costs, and differential tax treatment versus gasoline. Commercial and agricultural fleet rates may not reflect consumer pump prices.

How Jamaica Compares Globally

Jamaica gasoline ($1.480/L) is 3.5% below the global average of $1.534/L. DailyFuels tracks 133+ countries — crude oil benchmarks, domestic taxation, and subsidy programs all explain the large price differences between nations worldwide.

Historical Price Trend

Fuel prices in Jamaica respond to global crude oil market shifts, exchange rate movements, seasonal demand cycles, and government decisions on taxes or subsidies. All prices are reviewed and updated weekly, ensuring you always see the most current data available for this market.

Fuel Affordability Index GASOLINE · AVG WAGE
32
minutes of work per liter
265.8%
of daily income for a full tank (40L)
21.26
hours of work for a full tank (40L)
Based on average monthly wage of $490 USD. Gasoline price: $1.480/L.
About Fuel Prices in Jamaica

As of 2026-05-25, the retail price of gasoline in Jamaica is $1.480 per liter, and diesel costs $1.490 per liter. Jamaica’s gasoline price is 3.5% below the global average of $1.534 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.289 per kWh.


As an island nation, Jamaica imports all petroleum products by sea. Shipping and handling costs add to the base price of fuel, making prices more sensitive to international freight rates and supply chain conditions.


Based on an average monthly wage of $490 USD, a worker in Jamaica needs approximately 32 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 265.8% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.


Jamaica is one of 133 countries tracked by DailyFuels across Americas and worldwide. All fuel prices are sourced from official government energy agencies and updated weekly, standardized to USD per liter for global comparison.


All prices reflect the latest weekly pump price surveys from verified market data sources. Local currency amounts (JMD / $) update automatically with live exchange rates.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
As of 2026-05-25, gasoline in Jamaica costs $1.480 per liter — 3.5% below the global average of $1.534/L.
As an island nation, Jamaica imports all petroleum products by sea. Shipping and handling costs add to the base price of fuel, making prices more sensitive to international freight rates and supply chain conditions.
Prices for Jamaica are reviewed and updated weekly, sourced from official government energy agencies and verified international data providers.
DailyFuels currently tracks the following fuels in Jamaica: Gasoline, Diesel, Electricity, Electricity (Business), Kerosene. Data is presented in USD per liter (or per kWh for electricity).
Jamaica gasoline is priced at $1.480/L versus a global average of $1.534/L — a difference of 3.5% (below). Explore the Rankings page to see Jamaica's position among all tracked countries.
Global Commodity Prices & Local Impact BENCHMARK · USD
Commodity Market Price Raw Cost Retail Here Gov't Factor
🛢 Brent Crude $100.21 /bbl $0.750 /L $1.480 +97.3%
🛢 WTI Crude $96.60 /bbl $0.728 /L $1.480 +103.3%
🔥 Natural Gas $3.02 /MMBtu $0.133 /m³ no data
⚡ Lithium ETF $85.28 /share indirect $0.289
☢ Uranium ETF $48.96 /share indirect $0.289
30-Day Commodity Price Effect 30D · PASS-THROUGH

How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here

Commodity Commodity Δ30D Retail Δ30D Pass-Through
🛢 Brent Crude -7.9% +3.5%
-44%
🛢 WTI Crude -5.8% +3.5%
-60%
🔥 Natural Gas +8.3%
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