The complaints of Barbadians about the increased price of petroleum products may well be a foreshadowing of what is expected to unfold in the latter half of this year.Just as social distancing, the wearing of face coverings, and virtual meetings have become common features of life since the COVID-19 pandemic enveloped our lives, rising inflation has also become endemic as a result of the global health crisis.When Prime Minister Mia Mottley eliminated the road tax imposition paid annually by vehicle owners, and replaced it with a tax on fuel, the move was a welcome relief for many vehicle owners who preferred an incremental payment rather than a lump sum of between $400 and $1600 to be paid on a specified date.
