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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.