Taxi drivers feel pressure of rising fuel costs
Taxi drivers at Howell Road Taxis and Tours in Suva are feeling the strain of rising fuel prices, as increasing costs continue to impact their daily operations and househ
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Govt redeploys $56M to fund transport, social welfare and sugar support as fuel price expected to go up
In an effort to ease the burden of the increasing fuel prices, the Government has announced a redeployment of $56 million from the existing budget to fund support for bus
Fuel challenges hit Lau, villages told to reduce fuel consumption where possible
While the effects are already being felt across Fiji, residents in the Lau Group are being urged to carefully manage fuel use and prioritise essential travel as communiti
Families continue to feel the strain of the rise in fuel prices
Families and businesses are continuing to feel the impact of the rise in fuel price that was implemented at the beginning of the month, with concerns growing over rising
Fijians urged to use power sparingly as fuel costs surge
Fijians are being urged to use electricity sparingly as Energy Fiji Limited warns that escalating global geopolitical tensions have triggered a sharp surge in internation
Strait of Hormuz fully closed as tensions escalate
The strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has been declared fully closed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, raising serious concerns over global shipping and regional s
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' but tracking shows few ships moving
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open†to commercial ships during the remainder of the ceasefire, but tr
Rising diesel prices strain Australia’s freight sector
Australia’s freight industry is under pressure as diesel prices continue to rise. Truck operators say fuel costs have more than doubled, making it difficult to sus
Rising fuel costs to affect food prices and supply - Agriculture Minister
Families could soon feel the impact of rising food costs as the fuel crisis begins to affect farming and food production.Minister for Agriculture Tomasi Tunabuna says the
Trump says US will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks end without a deal
President Donald Trump has stated that the US Navy will start blocking passage through the Strait of Hormuz, risking an even greater spike to oil and gas prices as he see
Trump: Iran deal “makes no difference” as talks continue
President of the United States Donald Trump has said a potential deal with Iran “makes no difference†to him, as negotiations continue and tensions remain hig
Fiji monitors US–Iran ceasefire amid fuel and cost concerns
Fiji is closely monitoring a newly announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka warning that global instability continues t
Cabinet agrees to 20% pay cut - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that all Cabinet Ministers have agreed to the proposed 20 percent pay cut, which is expected to be tabled at the next sitting
Leaders must take first step on pay cuts and cost-saving – Nalumisa
Leaders must take the first step in implementing cost-saving measures.Minister for Housing and Local Government Maciu Nalumisa has stressed this in relation to the propos
EFL announces scheduled power rationing in parts of Central Division
Energy Fiji Limited has announced a scheduled power rationing plan affecting parts of the Central Division today as repair works continue on the main transmission line.Un
PM announces relief measures, proposes 20% pay cut for Ministers, Assistant Ministers and MPs
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has announced that the Government will provide direct relief to bus operators to ensure fares remain stable and the Government will also s
National Security Council to meet today to review the fuel situation in the country
The National Security Council is expected to meet later today to review the fuel situation in the country.Following this meeting, the government is expected to update the
Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran
Just a few minutes ago, US President Donald Trump said he has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on the condition that Iran agree to reopen the critical Strait of H
FTUC questions increase in fuel price
The Fiji Trades Union Congress says it understands that the current fuel crisis is beyond the control of the Fijian Government, but has raised concerns over the recent in
Tabuya assures no fuel shortage, Fiji National Fuel Emergency Action Plan activated
Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya speaking on behalf of the Prime Minister, has assured Fijians that there is currently no fuel shortage in the country, despite
FCCC investigating two service stations for fuel hoarding
Two service stations are currently under investigation for hoarding under section 87G of the FCCC Act 2010.Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) officers were