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Trinidad and Tobago Faces 15% Oil Revenue Plunge

2/21/2025

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TTEITI forecasts a 15% drop in oil revenue for 2025, from $16.709 billion to $14.174 billion due to lower prices.
Gas taxation royalties decreased by 33%, heavily influenced by bpTT, Heritage, and Perenco.
The Heritage and Stabilisation Fund fell from $5.89 billion to $5.76 billion due to government withdrawals.
Rising import costs and foreign exchange demand are prompting government borrowing and fund withdrawals.
A strategic reassessment of energy sector foreign currency inflows is crucial for Trinidad and Tobago's economic stability.

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TTEITI forecasts a 15% drop in oil revenue for 2025, from $16.709 billion to $14.174 billion due to lower prices.
Gas taxation royalties decreased by 33%, heavily influenced by bpTT, Heritage, and Perenco.
The Heritage and Stabilisation Fund fell from $5.89 billion to $5.76 billion due to government withdrawals.
Rising import costs and foreign exchange demand are prompting government borrowing and fund withdrawals.
A strategic reassessment of energy sector foreign currency inflows is crucial for Trinidad and Tobago's economic stability.