Jamaica Gas Prices

In March 2008, it was confirmed that the French Company, Total had accqired Esso Jamaica. It now appears that all the Esso stations will be re-branded Total. One the first stations to be re-branded Total was the one beside the Half-way-tree Bus center, opposite Jamaica National(JNBS). 

Interestedly that station now displays prices regularly a thing that was not occurring before. One important thing to note is that all of these Total Gas Stations the prices while different, are display. This should be applauded.

We have seen work being done at Matilda’s Corner. Have you seen any other locations re-branded? Let us know.

Sources:

• Esso gives Total access - Retailers nervous about their future

There is a report in the Jamaica Gleaner on March 11, 2003 that Esso has signed an agreement to sell it fuel operations in Jamaica. The agreement has been signed with Total SA Limited getting the nod of Simpson Limited.

The dealers are not happy as they have been repeatedly told that there no sale pending. According to the report, the Esso Brand will continue for at least 12 months until the 12 month contract with the current dealers expire.

http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20080311/business/business1.html

In September 2007, there were rumors that Simpson Limited would be the likely buyer but it seems not quite so. That story can be found here http://www.jamaicagleaner.com/gleaner/20070923/business/business1.html

When once again, in Jamaica “if it no go so, if near so”