Following a recent one-man protest, several grassroots groups from both the Leeward and Windward sides of the island are expected to converge outside the VINLEC headquarters every morning this week to demand relief from what they describe as “outrageous” fuel surcharges. While Prime Minister Friday had previously suggested that a “cap” would be placed on fuel surcharges mentioning levels of 72 or 77 official communication from the CEO of VINLEC has debunked these claims. Instead of a price ceiling, the utility company is implementing a “pass through” system, leaving consumers fully exposed to the volatility of global fuel prices. Kris questioned whether the power of the utility company now outweighs the power of the people, expressing particular frustration over the silence of authorities. With the protest action set to intensify, the pressure is mounting on both VINLEC and the government to address the “bleeding” of resources both from the utility company and the pockets of the Vincentian public.