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Weak US dollar means big jump in Panama gasoline prices

Weak US dollar means big jump in Panama gasoline prices

alt(newsroompanama.com) The weakening US dollar has helped push the  price of gasoline up for the fourth time in two months.

 
A gallon of 95 octane gasoline will increase by 13 cents and that of 91 octane by 11 cents beginning Saturday, Oct. 23.
 
The price of a gallon of diesel will climb 6 cents.
 
The new prices will stay in place until Nov. 5.
 
The maximum price at the pumps in Panama City should be: $3.27 for 95 octane, $3.06 for 91 octane, and $2.86 for diesel.
 
The last time gas passed the $3 mark, prices in stores and restaurants started to climb.
 
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Original Source: Newsroompanama.com
Date Retrieved: October 21, 2010.