consumer protection
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Fiji Opposition Demands Transparency Over FCCC Fuel-Pricing Method Change Amid Extended Review Window
Opposition lawmakers question Fiji’s fuel-pricing approach, accusing the FCCC of drifting from a rules-based method to a discretionary window amid conflicting explanations about April’s review. Critics warn the change could speed up price moves at the pump, raising questions about transparency and accountability.
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Ex-regulator accuses Fiji’s FCCC of weakening consumer protections with fuel-pricing shift that could hike household costs
A former Fiji regulator accuses the FCCC of becoming a “rubber stamp” for price hikes, warning a recent fuel-pricing change could push up everyday costs. He argues the commission abandoned its pricing safeguards and governance standards, calling for a leadership review to restore consumer protections.
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Fiji FCCC Cracks Down on Fuel and LPG Hoarding and Price Gouging With On-Site Stock Checks
Fiji’s competition watchdog is intensifying oversight of fuel and LPG markets, warning traders that hoarding and price manipulation will trigger strict enforcement. With on-site stock checks and new safeguards for consumer access, regulators are acting to keep prices fair even as global supply tensions bite.