Concerns raised over EFL tariffs, dividends and electricity meter testing
Concerns over Energy Fiji Limited's tariff-setting process, dividend disclosures and the lack of independent testing of electricity meters were raised during the Standing
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Gas shortage before price hike was demand-driven, not deliberate - Consumer Council
The Consumer Council of Fiji is reminding all suppliers and retailers that essential consumer goods such as cooking gas must be supplied in a fair, transparent and con
Advanced notice needed on fuel price announcements to avoid market panic - Consumer Council
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling for an urgent review of the current fuel price announcement process, saying the "last-minute" strategy is causing panic-buying, lo
Tenants may be afraid to report landlords - Consumer Council
Rental complaints remain one of the biggest issues affecting consumers in the country, with 92 residential rental complaints received in the 2023–2024 financial
Consumer Council of Fiji raises concerns over rising food prices and shortages
The Consumer Council of Fiji says consumers continue to face pressure from the rising cost of living, increasing prices of everyday goods and shortages of affordable item
Prices of everyday goods rise by up to 35%, fewer discounts available - Consumer Council
Consumers are absorbing the impact of the fuel crisis, not just through base price increases, but through the erosion of promotional discounts that previously kept cos
Consumer Council wins court case after highlighting supermarket's name regarding unfit meat products
The Consumer Council of Fiji has welcomed the landmark judgement delivered by the High Courtin Suva, which dismissed a long-running lawsuit brought by Hansons Supermarket
Consumer Council warns transport operators over unauthorised fare increases
Transport operators across Fiji are being warned against imposing unauthorised fare hikes following sharp fuel price increases that have already begun impacting passenger
Show restraint and be responsible - Consumer Council
As Cabinet is meeting to firm-up on the plan of action for the long term, if there is no resolution to the conflict in the Middle East in the near future, people acros
Consumer Council receives 1,596 complaints related to defective products
The Consumer Council of Fiji has received 1,596 complaints related to defective products from 2023 to January 2026, with a total monthly value of about $1.3 million. Coun
93 restaurants receive violation notices
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling for the urgent introduction of heavy spot fines and a “name and shame†policy for restaurants that fail to maintain cl
Sale of adulterated kava a serious concern, Kava Bill needs to have fines and blacklisting
People continue to raise concerns over the sale of adulterated kava where kava is mixed with other substances, and the Consumer Council of Fiji says with consultations
Consumer Council rejects increase in electricity tariff proposal
The Consumer Council of Fiji has rejected the increase in the electricity tariffs in its current form as the scale of the percentage increases, their inequitable distribu
Influencers should disclose paid partnerships and sponsored content - Consumer Council
The Consumer Council of Fiji urges influencers to be transparent about paid partnerships and sponsored content after increasing social media videos influencing consume
Consumer Council urges FCCC to ensure genuine public engagement in tariff consultations
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on the FCCC to ensure there is authentic and effective engagement during consultations on the electricity tariff that has started
Rise in electricity cost for businesses will likely be passed onto consumers - Consumer Council
Consumer Council of Fiji CEO Seema Shandil says as electricity costs rise for businesses, there is a very real risk that these increases will be passed directly
Customer overcharged by bakery while making M-PAiSA payment
A customer’s report of being overcharged while using M-PAiSA at a Lautoka bakery has sparked fresh concerns over how some retailers deal with mobile payments.The i
Consumers to be more cautious when purchasing during the period of heavy rain and flooding - Consumer Council
People are urged to exercise extra caution when making purchases during the ongoing heavy rainfall and flooding affecting parts of the country. The Consumer Council of
Customer overcharged by bakery while making M-PAiSA payment
A customer’s report of being overcharged while using M-PAiSA at a Lautoka bakery has sparked fresh concerns over how some retailers deal with mobile payments. T
Consumers Council warns public about opaque online reward schemes and giveaways
Consumers are being warned to exercise caution when engaging with online reward programmes, membership-based giveaways, or social media promotions that require payment or
Consumer Council and Sugar Cane Growers Fund strengthen partnership
Sugarcane farmers are set to benefit from improved financial literacy and stronger consumer protection through a new partnership between the Consumer Council of Fiji and