Fiji’s fuel supply outlook has stabilised through May and into June, with government forecasts now projecting more than 100 million litres on hand by the end of this month and sufficient shipments lined up for next month, authorities reported on Monday. The latest stock-take, conducted on 18 May 2026, shows 49.7 million litres of fuel physically on land and a further 58.12 million litres expected to arrive before the end of May, bringing total available fuel to about 108 million litres.
Authorities estimate consumption of roughly 33 million litres for the remainder of May, leaving an end-of-month balance of about 75 million litres — approximately 55 per cent of the nation’s storage capacity. That balance positions Fiji to begin June with some buffer, the government said, and underpins a decision to keep the country at Phase 1: Normal Status while continuing public fuel conservation awareness measures.
Forecasts for June currently rely on a mix of confirmed and pending shipments. Confirmed arrivals for the month total 48 million litres, with an additional 11 million litres awaiting supplier confirmation. If all shipments proceed as expected, total available stock for June could reach about 123.4 million litres. With estimated June consumption put at 75.6 million litres, the projected end‑of‑month balance would be roughly 47.7 million litres — about 35 per cent of storage capacity. If the 11 million litres pending confirmation are secured, that balance could rise to an estimated 58.9 million litres, or 43 per cent capacity.
The percentages reported by officials imply a total national storage capacity in the order of roughly 136 million litres. That figure helps explain why the projected end‑month balances are being presented in percentage terms: authorities are aiming to maintain stocks well above critical thresholds while shipments continue to arrive.
While the numbers indicate short-term stability, the government emphasised that engagements with suppliers remain active to confirm pending consignments. Fuel supply is being monitored daily, and weekly situation reports are provided to the National Security Council and the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) Fuel Cluster to ensure early detection of any emerging shortfalls. Fuel pricing continues to fall under the jurisdiction of the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission.
The update arrives after a period earlier this year when the fuel situation affected operations: in January, Fiji Airways imposed limits on certain regional services because of supply constraints at destination airports, and in March the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission warned of potential price impacts from heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The latest assessments suggest those disruptions have not translated into an immediate domestic shortage, but officials say vigilance will continue.
Authorities reiterated that Phase 1 measures include ongoing public communications on conservation and that any change in status will be communicated promptly. Pending confirmations of June cargoes and broader international market developments remain the main variables that could alter the outlook for the remainder of the quarter.