Debbie-Ann Wright, News Editor
The Gleaner/Power106 News Centre
The Energy Ministry is looking to overhaul the licensing and registration process for gas stations as it seeks to address competitiveness in the sector.
In recent weeks, gasoline retailers have been complaining of dwindling profits with some gas stations even being forced to close.
In a release yesterday, the energy ministry stated that the number of service stations and their proximity to each other was contributing to the low margins.
It said currently the service stations are licensed by the Resident Magistrate Courts and not by the Ministry.
Energy minister Paulwell said a one-stop-shop for licensing and registration of sector participants being worked on by the government will help to resolve this problem.
President of the Jamaica gasoline Retailers