Operators of all 21 service stations across Antigua and Barbuda have jointly petitioned the government for an increase in dealer margins, warning that three decades of financial pressure have rendered the current business model unsustainable.
According to Antigua Observer, the Service Station Dealers Association submitted the petition in direct response to what members describe as a long-overdue need for reform in how fuel dealers are compensated.
The association is also calling for greater transparency in the margin-setting process, signaling that dealers are seeking not only financial relief but also a clearer framework governing how their earnings are determined.
The collective action by all 21 operators underscores the depth of frustration within the sector. By presenting a unified front, the association is applying significant pressure on the government to address grievances that members say have been accumulating for roughly 30 years.
The petition highlights the broader challenges facing fuel retailers in Antigua and Barbuda, where fixed dealer margins have reportedly failed to keep pace with rising operational costs over the decades. Dealers argue that without intervention, the viability of service stations across the twin-island nation is at serious risk.
