Oceania Gas Limited has broadened its reach by opening a new store in Raiwai, Suva, a move aimed at improving access for customers along the busy Suva–Nausori corridor. The expansion comes as Fiji experiences rising demand in the capital, with a strong post-COVID recovery across key sectors such as agriculture, tourism, hospitality, shipping, timber, and sugar.
General Manager Bruce McGregor explained that the Raiwai location helps ease congestion around Suva, noting that the Lami office can already feel stretched at times. The new facility is part of the company’s strategy to provide convenient access for customers and to support Fiji’s ongoing recovery. McGregor added that Fiji has seen tremendous growth since COVID, and the board has invested significantly in infrastructure to cope with the country’s recovery. The expansion also underscores the company’s role in critical sectors, including supplying medical gases to support the healthcare system.
The Raiwai store is expected to create three new jobs, reflecting Oceania Gas’s commitment to employment growth alongside its service expansion. McGregor emphasized the company’s pledge to stay ahead of Fiji’s economic and infrastructure development, ensuring essential services reach communities in a timely manner.
Context and broader momentum
This expansion mirrors a broader wave of private-sector activity in Fiji aimed at boosting accessibility and economic resilience. For example, Pacific Energy recently inaugurated a service station in Nadi, including a Denarau site described as the gateway to Denarau and a nearly $3 million investment that marks the third Pacific Energy service station in the area. The project also highlights strong collaboration with local landowners and community partners. In another development, the Fiji Pine Group opened a new office complex in Drasa, Lautoka, as part of a wider capital works program expanding pine operations across several locations.
These related moves illustrate a positive trajectory for Fiji’s economy, characterized by investments in energy infrastructure, office space, and regional development. They also reflect a broader trend of job creation and strengthened services as the country rebounds from the pandemic.
Summary and outlook
Oceania Gas’s Raiwai expansion adds to Fiji’s growing portfolio of service and infrastructure investments, reinforcing access to essential services for residents along the Suva–Nausori corridor. With post-COVID recovery driving demand across multiple sectors, the new store not only serves customers more conveniently but also contributes to local employment and long-term resilience of Fiji’s energy and healthcare supply chains. The overall tone across these developments is hopeful, signaling continued growth and increased opportunities for communities around Fiji.
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