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
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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
Fuel supply remains stable
The fuel supply outlook for Fiji remains stable, with current stock levels and incoming shipments expected to maintain normal operations through May and June.This has bee
EFL looks at power rationing from next month if urgent fuel cost recovery support is not provided
Get ready for possible power rationing from next month as Energy Fiji Limited has today advised the people of Fiji that the country’s electricity system is facing
Vegetable prices to remain high despite expected improvement in supply from this month
Vegetable supply is expected to improve from this month, however prices will remain high as farmers continue to feel the impact of the rising cost of living and fuel pric
Fiji secures US$200M concessional financing support from ADB
Fiji has secured critical concessional financing of US$200 million to support its response to the ongoing fuel crisis in the upcoming national budget followin
All MPs get 20% pay cut as Seruiratu's push for 50% reduction fails
All Members of Parliament will get a 20 percent pay cut following the passing of a motion tabled by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while Leader of the Opposition Inia Ser
Fuel prices up from today as diesel rises by 93 cents per litre
Get ready to dig deeper into your pockets as the price of diesel will go by up 93 cents to $3.82 per litre today.The price of unleaded fuel will cost $3.13 per litre, up
PM to move motion today for 20% pay cut for MPs
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will move a motion in Parliament today for the reduction in salary of the Members of Parliament by 20 percent. According to the motion,
Current fuel stocks are adequate and supply remains stable - Ro Filipe
Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transportation, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, has assured members of Parliament and the people of Fiji that current fuel stoc
Tourism Action Group reactivated to shield Fiji’s tourism sector from global risks
The Tourism Action Group has been reactivated to protect Fiji’s tourism sector from emerging global threats, particularly the escalating conflict in the Middle Eas
Lautoka residents find new ways to cope with rising cost of living
Residents in Lautoka have started using backyard gardening and carpooling to cope with rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of goods and services. Speaking to fijiv