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Following Petrotrin’s announcement today that its Pointe-a-Pierre Refinery will be closing, President General of the Oilfield Workers Trade Union (OWTU) is warning citizens of the repercussions from such an action.
Addressing hundreds of workers at Beaumont Hill, Pointe-a-Pierre, Roget said under the new restructuring plan, T&T's Crude Oil will be exported as raw material and local consumers will have to import the finished product at exorbitant prices similar to the days of slavery."Who will supply us with fuel?" Roget asked and someone in the crowd shouted "Venezuela." Continue reading the remainder of this article below.
"If that country faces a natural disaster or political civil unrest or economic mayhem, we will be at their mercy and they could cripple our economy! Is the government thinking about that?" Roget asked as the crowds applauded.
Roget said the motoring public had every reason to be worried, adding that consumers may end up paying international prices for fuel in the near future. This, he said will cause mayhem in T&T. [Source: CNC3] We are a small operation. If you've found our articles to be informative, please consider supporting us via PayPal or buying us a coffee. Your contribution is incredibly appreciated and goes a long way. Simply sharing our articles also helps us. Sign up for our free WhatsApp Alerts to be notified as soon as we post breaking news. NEW! Check out our Merchandise Store for high-quality t-shirts, hats and more!
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