fuel crisis
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Tonga warns of unknown territory as Middle East tensions threaten fuel stocks, mulls four-day work week to stretch supplies
Tonga’s prime minister warns the Pacific nation could be entering “unknown territory” if Middle East tensions keep roiling global fuel supplies and shipping routes. With stocks potentially dipping in two months, officials are weighing drastic demand-management steps to stretch what’s available.
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April fuel-price spike in Fiji lifts cost of living amid Middle East tensions
April delivered a sharper squeeze to Fiji’s cost of living as fuel prices rose and global tensions seeped into daily budgets. The ripple effects, driven by imports and transport costs, could linger even if oil markets stabilise. With limited fiscal room, officials are weighing targeted relief and resilience measures—from local food production to policy supports—to…
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Fiji households brace for fuel-driven price squeeze as Phase One plan pushes vendors to cut trips and sell closer to home
Rising fuel costs are forcing Fiji’s market vendors and families to rethink daily life. From trimming trips and selling from home to cutting discretionary spending, locals say the changes are already reshaping budgets and routines.
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Fuel price surge pushes Suva families to cook with firewood
Fuel prices are climbing, and in Suva a family is swapping gas for firewood, turning cooking into a slower, more labor-intensive task. With a single income and rising costs, essentials are being trimmed as the fuel squeeze bites. Officials warn relief could take weeks, making these real-life choices all too immediate.
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Fiji Fuel Tax Row: Chaudhry Pushes to Scrap Fuel Tax and Expand Price Controls
Two Fiji political heavyweights collide over how to shield households from rising fuel costs. Chaudhry accuses the government of political theatre and pushes for immediate, direct relief, while officials warn that tax cuts must be matched with revenue plans to protect essential services. The clash spotlights a broader fight over fiscal credibility as living costs…
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Fiji’s sweeping Employment Relations Bill could curb hiring and deter investment, warns lawyer
A fuel crunch and rising costs are putting Fiji’s businesses and jobs at risk. The country’s proposed Employment Relations Bill, with expanded inspector powers and tougher penalties, could curb hiring—especially for small employers—even as it promises stronger worker protections. Critics warn the scale and speed of reform may dampen investment and growth.
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Fiji weighs Vuda waste-to-energy plan to boost energy security amid rising fuel prices
Fiji is weighing renewable options to strengthen energy security as global fuel prices rise. A private-sector waste-to-energy project in Vuda is under regulatory review, with environmental assessments posted and upcoming public consultations. Any decision will balance environmental safeguards with community needs before moving forward.
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Fiji Faces Urgent Fuel Security Threat as Strait of Hormuz Closure Tightens Global Supply
Global oil routes tighten as Hormuz remains closed, pushing Fiji toward a looming fuel security crunch. An urgent call outlines a slim window to top up stocks, diversify suppliers, and prepare rationing—before transport and power are hit. A regional plan for shared reserves and faster cooperation could be the key to weathering the disruption.