The Government of Anguilla has introduced temporary measures to cushion the impact of rising global fuel and electricity costs, including tax relief on fuel imports and caps on electricity charges.

Under the new measures, import duty and the customs service fee on gasoline and diesel will be suspended for three months, providing immediate relief to consumers and businesses.

The government has also intervened to limit increases in electricity costs. Without the move, the fuel surcharge was projected to rise from approximately EC$0.42 per kWh to EC$0.88 per kWh, which could have pushed a typical EC$400 electricity bill to around EC$600 or more.

Instead, domestic customers — including households and most businesses — will continue to pay a capped rate of EC$0.42 per kWh. The accommodation sector will face a higher cap of EC$0.65 per kWh for an initial two-month period.

Officials said the government will absorb the additional costs above those levels, at an estimated EC$6.4 million for April and May.

The intervention comes as rising global fuel prices and increasing freight costs continue to put pressure on small island economies. Authorities said consultations are ongoing with key stakeholders to address the broader impact of higher shipping costs on the price of imported goods.

The measures, the government said, are aimed at easing the burden on households, supporting businesses and maintaining economic stability amid continued global uncertainty.

Further updates are expected as discussions continue.