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Cayman, where you can buy a new filled cylinder or swap an empty used cylinder for a full one. Various gas companies around the island allow customers to have their own cylinders filled at a fraction of the cost of exchange.

Bulk delivery can be utilised by installing a larger on-site tank either in the ground or a tall 100lb cylinder. Many houses in Cayman have an underground refillable propane tank in their garden or one standing alongside an exterior wall. The gas is then piped into the house. The size options for the tank vary depending on the amount, quantity and type of appliances being used.

Gas prices may vary and are subject to change based on the procurement costs. The price has remained quite stable and has not seen an increase in several years. In fact, it has seen several decreases as Cayman’s market place has grown.

In addition to cost and energy savings, another benefit is that many of your propane appliances can still be used even in the event of a power outage. If you would like a free consultation to determine the energy savings your home or company can achieve by switching to propane, call either

Clean Gas or Home Gas.

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Home Gas Ltd. Walkers Road Plant, 490 Walkers Road, GT Tel: (345) 949 7474 www.homegas.net Home Gas supplies propane gas for residential and commercial use. Offering a full-360 service operation including installation, maintenance and repairs as well as gas supply and delivery. Home Gas also offers appliances, including water heaters, cooking stoves/ovens, dryers, generators, outdoor fire features, tiki torches and more. Their services are available on all

three Islands. SEE AD PAGE 139 Office (‘OfReg’) of the Cayman Islands confirms that there are 11 Rubis and 11 Esso (SOL) petrol stations in the Cayman Islands, all with attached convenience stores. There is only one independent retail station know as Refuel, located on Grand Cayman, which markets ethanol blended gasoline and biodiesel blended fuels. As of July 2021, the average full-service price for premium, regular and diesel fuel was CI$5.03, CI$4.80 and CI$4.51 per imperial gallons (IG) respectively, although prices vary from one station to another. Self-service petrol prices are typically 5¢ per IG less than full-serve prices. At the time of going to press, the cost of premium petrol in Florida was in the region of US$3.74 per US gallon (3.785 litres) or CI$3.06. The average price of a litre of fuel in the UK was around £1.25 for petrol and £1.37 for diesel per litre. Weekly prices for retail fuel across the Islands are posted on OfReg’s website: www.ofreg.ky. The (import) duty component of gasoline is 75¢ per IG and 85¢ per IG for diesel. The quality of gasoline sold in Cayman is equivalent to a mid-grade unleaded (octane level 89) and a super premium unleaded (octane level 93) often sold in the US. Some high performance cars will experience problems if they are not run on the highest octane fuel available.

Scotts Landing at the Barcadere Marina sells diesel and gasoline for cars and boats. They add a high performance fuel additive called ValvTect which increases the quality of the fuel. It is specifically formulated for marine engines but works very well on automobiles as well. Cayman Islands Law states that all fuel stations must display their fuel prices in CI dollars and imperial gallons, except at marinas where CI dollars per US gallon (which is approximately 20% less per volume than imperial gallons) is allowed. Make sure that you are being charged appropriately.

Water Cayman Water (Tel: (345) 945 4277) and

water. In the case of both companies, water is extracted from deep underground via a series of abstraction wells. The water that is extracted is saline groundwater and has to be treated using reverse osmosis. This process, with the addition of three fluoridefree chemicals, makes the water safe to drink straight from the tap. All chemicals added to the water are approved by the NSF International (formerly National Sanitation Foundation) for potable water use.

Cayman Water serves the Seven Mile Beach and West Bay areas, while the Water Authority serves the rest of Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac with piped and trucked water. Currently piped water is only available to customers on the western end of the Cayman Brac, the remainder is served by water trucks. Water Authority will continue to expand its network in Cayman Brac, with a new Bluff Water Works facility.

Both companies require you to fill out an application, present your Land Registry form for proof of ownership and pay a non-refundable connection fee that varies according to the size of your water meter. Please note that both companies only allow property owners (not renters) to apply for water service. If you are a tenant, please arrange with your landlord to receive duplicate billing.

Always be sure to inspect your home regularly for dripping taps and ‘phantom flushing’ toilets to avoid an unexpectedly high water bill. If you suspect a leak, contact a licensed plumber as soon as possible.

At Cayman Water, in August 2021, the first 3,000 US gallons for a residential customer was charged at CI$18.98/1000 gal. Anything above that costs CI$22.77/1000 gal. An energy adjustment factor surcharge is applied each month that varies according to the cost of electricity. Monthly meter charges also vary depending on the size of the meter, from CI$3.50 to CI$40 for meter sizes ranging from 5/8” to 6”. Cayman Water’s website provides additional information

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