Reporter Michael Spence
As of September 6, 2026, there’s no new official statement saying the Sept 4 tanker drivers' strike has been resolved.
Based on my sources, the strike started on Friday, Sept 4, after Petrojam barred Union of Clerical Administrative and Supervisory Staff (UCASE) President Vincent Morrison from a meeting.
No fuel deliveries were made on September 5. Stations could be facing low supplies. The JGRA warned that most stations would run out of gas or their supply would be low
If there is no early resumption of fuel delivery, this could result in fuel shortages and long lines at gas stations.
The issue is about wages and union representation at Petrojam.
Editor's Note
My Vincent Morrison, trade union leader, will update Bark Di Trute shortly about this developing story.
This is indeed a difficult time for Petrojam, the motoring public, tanker drivers, and the union. As we all know, the war in Iran has disrupted the global supply chain for oil and gasoline, creating additional uncertainty and pressure on fuel prices.
ReplyDeleteWe must be sympathetic to the tanker drivers’ demand for higher wages and recognize the legitimate concerns underlying their position. However, their demands come at an especially difficult time for all stakeholders.
At the end of the day, the Jamaican public must brace itself for higher fuel prices, because given the current circumstances, such an outcome appears inevitable. The real challenge is how we manage the impact on consumers, workers, businesses, and the wider Jamaican economy.
Sometimes we believe that what happens in other parts of the world is not our business. Thanks for the reminder.
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