Claim: Former Montserrado County District 8 Representative Moses Acarous Gray alleged that the lowest price for petroleum products on the Liberian Market is US$6.
Verdict: False! Statistics from the Ministry of Commerce reveal that gasoline is sold for US$5.09.
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Former Montserrado County District 8 Representative, Moses Acarous Gray, alleged that the lowest price for petroleum products on the Liberian Market is US$6.
Gray is a stalwart of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change. The claim was made at 33:50 during the live broadcast, while comparing the current petroleum crisis and the government’s approach to previous situations under the CDC government.
He made the claim during a radio appearance on Truth FM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The appearance, which was carried live on his social media page, generated 75 likes, 44 comments, and 12 shares.
DUBAWA decided to conduct a fact-check of the claim as part of its mandate to counter misinformation and disinformation, and to promote truth-telling in public discourse.
Verification
Our researcher checked the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s official website to review the latest updates on wholesale and retail prices of petroleum products on the Liberian Market.
According to a statement from the Ministry dated April 4, 2026, on the new price ceiling for petroleum products, the wholesale selling price for gasoline is US$4.81, while the retail selling price is US$5.09.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is the government institution tasked with enforcing business standards, controlling product quality, managing imports/exports, and regulating prices, among others.
The researcher on Friday April 10, 2026 also spoke with Kekeh drivers about the current price of a gallon of gasoline on the Liberian market, with many admitting they buy a gallon for between 910 and 950 Liberian dollars.
Conclusion
Given statistics from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the claim made by Honorable Gray is false.