cost of living
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Fiji PM Rabuka Warns of Hard Times as Global Crisis Lifts Fuel and Import Costs
Global upheaval could push up fuel and import costs, warning of hard times for Fiji’s households. Rural communities are urged to conserve fuel and boost local food production as prices threaten to bite.
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Fiji braced for higher fuel costs as oil climbs on Middle East tensions; government says buffers in place
Global oil prices climb amid Middle East tensions, with potential spillovers to Fiji’s cost of living as transport and production costs rise. Officials say the impact remains manageable for now, backed by solid fuel stocks and healthy foreign reserves, even as tourism and households brace for possible shifts if prices stay high.
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Fiji Braces for Higher Fuel and Consumer Costs as Oil Tops $100 a Barrel
Oil surges past US$100 a barrel, signaling higher costs for Fiji’s businesses and households. As contingency plans are discussed, the ripple effects on fuel, transport and essentials could reshape prices in the weeks ahead.
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Fiji Parliament Clash Over Cost of Living as Government Emphasizes Budget Aid and Liquidity
An intense parliamentary clash unfolds as government and opposition argue over how to ease rising living costs. Ministers defend targeted relief while critics urge faster action, spotlighting inflation, liquidity, and promised reforms as the debate heats up.
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Fiji Opposition Calls for National Unity Government to Tackle Crime, HIV Crisis and Rising Costs
Opposition MPs push for urgent, cross-party action to tackle crime, rising living costs, and a widening public health crisis, including an HIV outbreak. They call for a government of national unity to restore trust, spur job creation, and support small businesses. The debate also highlights reforms for rural and maritime communities and regional growth, signaling…
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Fiji households struggle as living costs rise despite growth, opposition warns
Rising prices for food and transport are squeezing Fiji households even as growth headlines look stronger. Critics warn the gains aren’t reaching everyday budgets, raising questions about who actually benefits and what policy steps could translate growth into relief.
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Fiji petrol set to rise about 25c per litre by May as Middle East tensions push global oil prices higher
Rising Middle East tensions could lift global oil prices and push Fiji’s petrol higher—potentially about 25 cents per litre over the next couple of months. Expect spillovers into aviation fuel and travel costs as markets adjust to the evolving price landscape.
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Fiji braces for rising costs as oil surges beyond $100 amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
Global oil prices surge and Fiji faces fresh cost pressures as the Hormuz disruption rattles fuel supplies. Regulators warn higher transport and living costs could follow, prompting calls for contingency planning. A developing story on how international shocks may reshape prices at home.