Abraham calls for legislative review to combat price gouging in Fiji
There is a need to look at whether the existing FCCC legislation is sufficient as it does not specifically have any provisions that says price gouging is illegal. This
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fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan with FCCC CEO Joel Abraham
Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission CEO Joel Abraham on their work on pricing practices, duty protection and more. /+ARTICLE-297753+ARTICLE/ /+ARTICLE-297502+AR
FCCC warns public not to click on scam links
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is alerting members of the public that a new scam is circulating via text messages, impersonating Post Fiji where the messa
FCCC carries out study on housing sector
As housing is a major concern in the country and options are running out for the younger generation, the FCCC is doing a market sectorial study focusing on the areas of h
Other forms of payment to be included for bus travel
The introduction of other forms of payment outside of the current bus cards will have a more consumer-friendly approach that will streamline operations and improve the us
FCCC investigates high vegetable prices following concerns of supply chain manipulation
Following concerns regarding the high prices of vegetables, the FCCC is looking into the agriculture sector to ensure that prices are what they are supposed to be and are
FCCC warns public of new text message scam impersonating as Post Fiji
People are being made aware of a new scam involving a text message claiming that a package has arrived at the Post Fiji Warehouse but cannot be delivered due to incorrect
FCCC welcomes Govt’s decision to corporatise WAF, tariffs will be set to cover the full cost of providing water services
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission welcomes the Government's decision to corporatise the Water Authority of Fiji, which aims to enhance WAF's operational effi
FCCC to launch inquiry into banks over alleged price manipulation in foreclosures
Following serious allegations of price manipulation by banks from people who have lost their property due to bank foreclosure, the FCCC will be launching an inquiry into
FCCC assesses if duty protections on items are benefiting consumers
The FCCC is currently looking at the price of items that currently enjoy duty protection to assess whether those tax concessions and the benefits are indeed passed on to
Unethical pricing practices have lowered - Abraham
A warning is being issued to supermarkets and traders regarding unethical practices where FCCC CEO Joel Abraham has told traders that if they are thinking of doing someth
FCCC to explore price controls and fair profit margins if they see exhorbitant prices charged to consumers
FCCC to explore price controls and fair profit margins if theAs a comprehensive market study into the grocery retail sector continues, the Fijian Competition and Consumer
Fuel and gas prices decrease from today
Good news as people will pay less for fuel, gas and kerosene from today. The price of unleaded fuel will drop by 17 cents and will cost $2.91 a litre, the price of pre
FCCC conducts pre-budget surveys to prevent unethical price hikes
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is currently carrying out pre-budget surveys to determine the baseline prices before the budget announcement. FCCC has h
Rewa Butter price goes up by 18% while questions asked on what is being done to ensure prices are not manipulated
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission confirms that they have undertaken a review in the price of Rewa Butter following an average increase in landing cost of bu
No comments from FCCC on inquiry on pricing practice of the grocery sector
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has not made any comments on the market inquiry into the pricing practice of the entire industry that began on the 1st of M
Price of diesel goes down while unleaded fuel, premix and gas to cost more from today
Diesel price will go down by 7 cents from today while the prices of unleaded fuel, premix and gas will increase. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says a
Price reduction of about 13 food products confirmed by FCCC
The prices of edible oil, butter, liquid milk, powdered milk, baby milk, canned fish, corned meat, salt, margarine, tea leaves, potatoes, onions and garlic have gone down
FCCC urges people to be aware of advertisements claiming to offer free government-sponsored medical benefits
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging the public to exercise caution when encountering online advertisements claiming to offer free government-sponsore
Anti-Scam Taskforce plans to set up Scamwatch Centre to give people early warning on scams
The National Anti-Scam Taskforce is currently working to establish a Scamwatch Centre so that people can get an early warning on scams that could start in the country.
FCCC to begin market inquiry in the grocery sector
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission will undertake a market inquiry into the pricing practice of the entire industry, which will commence on the 1st of May thi