FNM urges government to cap VAT on fuel as oil prices surge amid Middle East conflict

2026-03-06 - 09:14

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Free National Movement is urging the government to move swiftly to shield Bahamian households and businesses from rising fuel and electricity costs as global oil prices surge amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. The call comes as global financial markets reacted sharply to the crisis. Stocks tumbled Thursday, with the