Gas
subsidy cut will bring misery
This letter is in response of Dr Keith Rowley's suggestion that the Government
should consider removing subsidies from gasoline.
Dr Rowley states that it costs the Government
$2 billion annually to subsidise gas, which is
a drain on the economy. I urge Dr Rowley to hire
an experienced team to research such a proposal
as it may have unthinkable repercussions in society.
If subsidies were removed, here are just some
of the likely consequences:
Transport costs would rise, leading to exorbitant
taxi fares. I live on the outskirts of Couva and
I can only reach home via taxi and private car.
Can you imagine the cost of my transport bill?
All goods and services cost would automatically
increase. Manufacturers would automatically increase
the price of their products, citing that transport
to supermarkets have increased.
With
this said the general cost of living would be
very high. Are our salaries going to increase
to allow citizens to make ends meet? Or
will more citizens turn to crime to feed their
families?
As
a taxpayer I would prefer to pay my taxes subsidising
gasoline rather than funding CEPEP or the incomplete
Toruba stadium or even the Grand Stand. I own a
car and I am certain I will not be able to afford to
keep it if subsidies are removed and with
the present crime rate, I find no comfort in travelling
to my isolated village in a "PH" car.
Dear Dr Rowley, please think long and hard about
your idea!
 AKS
Trinidad
Express
Tuesday, January 22nd 2008
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