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Fiji extends fuel-pricing window, accelerating replacement-cost calculations as global oil prices surge
Fiji’s fuel regulator has quietly shifted its pricing window, bringing replacement costs into the calculation sooner as cheaper stocks dwindle faster than expected. Critics say the tweak narrows the cushion against global swings, while officials insist it better reflects market realities in an volatile, import-dependent economy. The debate underscores the squeeze on households already feeling…