fuel prices
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IMF urges Fiji to shield vulnerable households from rising fuel costs with targeted cash transfers
A fresh policy assessment urges Fiji to shield vulnerable households from rising fuel costs with targeted aid rather than blanket subsidies, while tying fiscal space to growth-friendly reforms and climate-resilient investment. It flags careful credit oversight as the economy navigates volatility and builds long-term resilience.
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Fuel Price Surge Pushes Fiji Inflation Higher, RBF Warns
A spike in global fuel prices could push Fiji’s inflation higher and slow growth in the near term, the central bank warns. Higher costs for transport, utilities and everyday goods may squeeze households and businesses, with tourism and the broader economy feeling the ripple effects.
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Fiji braces for up-to-50% fuel price spike in May as global crude rally lifts pump costs
Global crude spikes threaten Fiji’s fuel prices, with officials warning pump costs could climb in coming weeks. As supply chains tighten and inflation looms, the ripple effects could touch every corner of everyday life.
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Fiji unleaded petrol set for April rise as Brent surges, May hike possible
Fuel prices in Fiji could edge up in April, with a potential second rise by May as global oil markets climb. The uplift hinges on Fiji’s two-month-lag pricing review, meaning February and March costs help shape the next adjustment. With ongoing supply uncertainties, the coming months could bring noticeable changes at the pump and wider…
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Fiji fuel price pass-through from oil shocks remains slow, ANZ economist says; advocates targeted fiscal relief
Global oil moves may shed light on Fiji’s petrol prices only after a lag, narrowing the immediate inflation impact. ANZ Senior Pacific Economist Dr Kishti Sen explains the slow, partial pass-through of crude shocks and suggests targeted fiscal relief—rather than monetary tightening—as the likely response if volatility persists, with fuel costs seen easing into 2026.
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Fiji Forms Fuel Advisory Committee and Energy Subcommittee to Track Global Oil Market Volatility While Keeping Fuel Prices Steady
Fiji says there will be no immediate fuel-price hikes, but the government isn’t standing still. New advisory bodies will monitor volatile global markets and energy security, as international tensions could push prices higher—so vigilance is the message for now.
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Fiji Opposition Pushes for a Formal National Fuel Strategy as Global Oil Markets Stay Volatile
Opposition Whip Jone Usamate warns that global fuel markets are growing more volatile and urges Fiji to adopt a clear national strategy for rising uncertainty. He reassures there’s currently no fuel shortage, but points to deeper questions about energy security and how price shifts might unfold in the months ahead.
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Fiji PM Rabuka: No immediate fuel price hike as three-month stockpile confirmed
Fuel fears ease as government outlines stock levels and incoming shipments. Prime Minister Rabuka assures there will be no immediate price hike and urges calm as contingency plans are kept ready for evolving circumstances.
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Fiji outer-island transport faces higher fares as fuel costs rise, warns MP Semi Koroilavesau
Rising fuel prices could push transport to Fiji’s outer islands to new highs and cut service frequency. A former cruise-industry executive weighs in on what this may mean for island life—and the possible moves communities could make to weather the price swings.
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Fiji urged to boost fuel-price monitoring and data transparency as global oil shocks loom
Geopolitical tensions are nudging global oil prices higher, hinting at a sharper pump-price spike for Fiji in the weeks ahead. A senior regulator warns that stronger price monitoring and clear baseline data are essential to navigate the volatility. The ripple effects could touch electricity tariffs, transport costs, and rural communities, highlighting how fuel moves can…