$5M allocated to support sugarcane farmers with rising fuel costs
The Ministry of Sugar Industry has revealed that a total of $5 million has been allocated from its 2025/2026 budget to support sugarcane farmers in meeting the rising fue
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PM welcomes US-Iran agreement and says lower fuel prices could bring relief to Fiji
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, saying it is a positive step towards reducing tensions and promoting
Don't expect instant fuel and LPG price drops - FCCC
As the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission welcomes reports of the United States and Iran reaching an agreement that could see the reopening of the Strait of Ho
Trump and Iran reach agreement that includes opening Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran say they have reached an agreement that will take effect on Saturday. US President Donald Trump says the US is lifting its naval blockade on Iranian ports
Fuel crisis can quickly disrupt operations, staffing and supply chains - Vasiti Soko
Businesses need to start treating fuel shortages as a major operational risk rather than just a cost issue, as disruptions can quickly affect transport, staffing, supply
Fijians voice concerns over rising costs and uncertain future
A growing number of Fijians are worried about their future as the rising cost of living continues to place pressure on families, students, workers, and business owners ac
Carrier fares increase in Labasa following fuel price hike
Carrier transport fares in Labasa have increased following the latest fuel price hike, with drivers saying they are struggling to cope with rising operating costs.Speakin
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
Farmers worried further fuel price increase could leave them with no income
Farmers are worried that any further increase in fuel prices could leave them with no income, as rising transportation and harvesting costs continue to put pressure on th
Fiji Taxi Association calls for fare increase amid rising fuel costs
The Fiji Taxi Association is calling for a fare increase, saying rising fuel prices and the growing number of illegal operators are putting significant financial pressure
Fiji's Fuel Crisis: The New Normal for Fijians
SUVA, FIJI- Fiji is encountering an era of higher fuel prices, driven by volatile global markets, rising international freight costs, and the country’s heavy relia
Dialogue Fiji calls for immediate reduction in fuel duties as Govt revenue rises
Dialogue Fiji is calling on the Government to urgently review and reduce fiscal duties on fuel following the unprecedented increase in fuel prices that is now placi
Rural families in Lautoka struggle as kerosene prices increase
Rural families in Lautoka that rely on kerosene for cooking are among those most affected by rising fuel prices as they try to cope with the fuel crisis.Lautoka resident
Students stranded after RSL driver fails to pick them from Seaqaqa
A number of students from several communities in Seaqaqa were left stranded yesterday morning after a Rural Service License transport failed to arrive to pick them up
Significant fuel and gas price increases from today
Get ready to pay more for fuel and gas from today as significant price increases have been announced by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission.For any area on Vit
Taxi and minibus operators and transport industry need to apply to FCCC for assistance - Immanuel
Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel says taxi operators, minibus operators, and other sectors in the transport industry should apply to the Fijian Competition and Consume
Government not considering reduction in fuel tax levy - Finance Minister
Government is not considering reducing the fuel tax levy.In response to questions on whether the Government would consider reducing the fuel tax levy in light of rising g
Why no assistance announced for taxi, minibus operators and other transport sectors - Maharaj
Opposition MP, Alvick Maharaj has questioned why the government has not announced assistance for taxi operators, minibus operators, and other sectors in the transport ind
Govt to fully subsidise 22.5% bus fare rise, interim 5.91 cents fuel surcharge for power to be subsidised for those earning $30,000 and below
Due to the continuing fuel crisis and price hikes, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced a determination to approve an interim 5.91 cents fuel surc
$18M Local Govt election funds to be redirected to ease cost of living pressures- Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms the $18 million that would have been used for the Local Government Elections in September will now be used to alleviate the weight
PM announces deferment of Local Government elections
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has announced the deferment of the Local Government elections.Rabuka has made the announcement in a national address, saying that with a h