Blog – Stories from Placencia & Belize

If you’ve ever filled up your tank in Belize and wondered why fuel prices fluctuate—or why gasoline is more expensive than in some neighboring countries—you’re not alone. The story of gasoline in Belize is tied closely to the nation’s small but fascinating oil industry, its import infrastructure, and its regional energy partnerships. Does Belize Have Oil? Yes, Belize does have oil—though not on a massive scale. The first major discovery came in 2005 at the Spanish Lookout oil