The effects of the global fuel crisis has started for Fiji as prices of fuel have increased drastically from today.
The price of kerosene which is VAT exempt, has increased from $1.69 to $2.40 a litre.
This is a 71 cents increase - a 42.01 percent rise.
From today, the price of unleaded has increased by 49 cents per litre from $2.44 to $2.93.
This is a 20.08 percent increase.
The price of diesel has increased from $2.14 to $2.89 a litre - a 75 cents increase.
This is a 35.05 percent increase.
The price of premix has increased from $2.28 to $2.76 a litre.
There is a slight decrease in the price of cooking gas.
The price of a 4.5kg cylinder of gas has gone down from $14.04 to $14.03.
A 12kg cylinder has gone down from $37.45 to $37.42.
The cylinder price is VAT exempt price.
The prices of fuel and gas will vary outside Viti Levu.
There are no changes to bulk or autogas prices.
The FCCC says it has revised fuel prices for this month, following the latest review of international refined fuel prices, freight rates and exchange rate movements.
The price of unleaded and premix is based on the same international refined price and international freight benchmarks, which reflected the increase in the international refined fuel price of unleaded by 41.64 percent together with the strengthened USD currency by 0.39 percent despite the decrease in the international freight rate marker by 6.74 percent.
The price of kerosene and diesel will also increase due to the increase in the international refined fuel price of kerosene by 59.80 percent and increase in the refined price for diesel by 56.22 percent. In addition, the USD currency strengthened by 0.25 percent while the international freight rate marker decreased by 6.74 percent when compared to the last review.
For the April 2026 fuel price assessment, the FCCC says it has implemented measured adjustments to cushion the impact on consumers and businesses.
These measures include the absorption of partial cost increases, close monitoring of freight and supply chain costs and continued regulatory oversight.
The FCCC says at this time, Fiji’s priority remains the continuous availability and sustainability of fuel supply across the country.
The FCCC says in current global environment, securing fuel shipments may require procurement at relatively higher costs.
The FCCC acknowledges that while prices may increase, ensuring that suppliers are able to access, and secure supply is critical to prevent shortages and maintaining economic stability.
