50 years ago: gas prices; Kirk Pride sinks; tribunal; postal talks
The top article in the Caymanian Compass 15 Jan. 1976 issue was on gas station operators seeking an increase in the selling price of gasoline. The operators claimed that the stations were operating at a loss and said, “if there is no increase, the stations will close down until something is done about their operation”.
The article stipulated that on 1 Feb., the government and oil companies would be given 30 days to reply to the operators’ request. If no agreement can be reached, the stations will then close. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Jan 17, 2026 01:59 PM