THE HEAD of one local consumer protection group believes consumers should feel offended by the offer of a $24.5-million compensation package for those who suffered from the purchase of contaminated gas in 2015.

More than 380 motorists are to receive a portion of the $24.5-million payment that was made by the government-owned Petrojam Ethanol Limited to the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC).

“The Government gets money from taxpayers, so it would almost seem as if the victims are paying for their own compensation,” the consumer advocate told The Gleaner yesterday.

“This is a victory for the consumers,” he declared during a press conference to disclose the process for individuals to secure compensation.

Persons will also be required to sign an indemnity form that discharges the CAC and Petrojam Ethanol Limited from further claims or liabilities relating to the bad gas incident.