fuel
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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.
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Fiji appoints Fuel Controller to streamline national fuel response as supplies stay stable amid Middle East tensions
Fiji tightens fuel oversight with a new national Fuel Controller and a dedicated advisory committee, aiming to keep supplies steady amid shifting global energy markets. Officials say stock levels are stable for now as authorities monitor prices and the economy.
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Fiji Airways braces for jet-fuel spike, weighing cost measures as tourism rebound picks up
Fiji Airways is bracing for a sharp rise in jet fuel costs amid global tensions, weighing quick-cost measures while aiming to capitalise on a surge in tourism interest. The carrier faces a delicate balance between protecting margins and preserving schedules as Fiji’s appeal to visitors grows.
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Fiji’s New Fuel Governance Bodies Face Private-Sector Push for Timely Information and Consultation
Fiji’s new fuel governance moves have the private sector hopeful, but leaders are demanding formal information-sharing and closer government consultation to weather price swings and supply jitters. They’re pushing for clear plans, timely import updates, and transparent distribution rules as the cyclone season and global market volatility add to the uncertainty.
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Fiji FCCC Probes Fuel Hoarder After Nationwide 478-Station Survey
Intensive market surveillance has flagged a suspected fuel hoarding case as regulators monitor supply and pricing amid localized shortages. Officials insist overall stocks remain adequate, even as delivery delays and panic buying affect pockets of the market.
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Fiji to draft fuel-priority laws to safeguard essential services amid global tensions
Fiji moves to draft regulations that could shield fuel supplies for essential services during global disruption. A new Fuel Controller and an advisory panel would oversee allocations to critical infrastructure if shortages arise, with more details to come as the legislation progresses.
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TotalEnergies Fiji to ration fuel as panic buying drains stocks, essential services prioritized
Panicked buying is draining fuel stocks at local stations as drivers top up repeatedly and haul drums. Stations are scrambling to manage deliveries and prioritise essential services, signaling tighter limits ahead.
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Fiji establishes Fuel Advisory Committee to monitor stock levels and deter shortages amid global fuel volatility
Fiji has formed a cross-sector Fuel Advisory Committee to monitor stock levels and coordinate a proactive response to potential shortages. Officials describe the measure as precautionary, aimed at preventing panic buying, protecting essential services, and strengthening contingency planning as strategic reserves and incoming shipments bolster fuel security.
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Fiji fuel supply stays on track as TotalEnergies reports steady tanker arrivals amid panic buying
Fiji’s fuel supply stays on track despite a surge in demand that emptied some pumps. Officials say any shortages are temporary and driven by panic buying, not a disruption to ongoing imports.
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Fiji fuel retailers urge motorists to buy only what they need to prevent shortages
Motorists are being urged to buy only what they normally need as officials warn that panic buying could create artificial shortages and raise safety risks from home fuel storage. Keeping purchases modest could help maintain steady deliveries and protect communities.