Governor de Jongh is fully aware of the numerous reports, rumors, speculation and worries with respect to an immediate interruption of gasoline and fuels for vessels and other equipment as a result of HOVENSA’s announcement. 

The governor is in communication with HOVENSA officials who have acknowledged that they have rescinded an earlier letter issued to St. Thomas and St. John customers loading at the truck rack and that they will be supplying their customers based on previous purchase histories. Governor de Jongh remains fully committed to working with HOVENSA to ensure a regular and steady flow of gasoline products to customers in the two island districts. 

Both Government House and the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs will be monitoring the supply and pricing of these fuels going forward, he added.