New fuel and LPG prices effective today

New fuel and LPG prices will come into effect today, after the price review followed a one-month lag period.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) made the announcement, stating that the price review is based on refined fuel and butane imports made by fuel and LPG companies in November 2025.

"Fuel price in Fiji is impacted by the movements in the Means of Platts Singapore (MOPS), international freight rates and foreign exchange rates," FCCC said in a media statement.

"The major reason(s) for the increase noted in prices for motor spirit, premix, kerosene, and diesel in the Fijian market in January 2026 based on November 2025 imports."

The Commission said that "increases in fuel prices were driven mainly by unfavorable movements in international refined fuel prices, higher freight costs and a weaker US dollar".

Meaning that Fiji has to pay more when buying fuel internationally.

For motor spirit and premix, the international refined fuel price increased by 2.21 percent, while international freight rates rose by 7.76 percent.

The US dollar also weakened slightly during the review period.

Kerosene and diesel prices were impacted by higher international refined fuel costs, which rose by 6.84 percent and 5.30 percent respectively, alongside increased freight rates and currency movements.

On the global front, crude oil prices averaged slightly lower in November 2025 due to selling pressure in futures markets and efforts by refiners to reduce inventory ahead of year-end. However, stronger refinery demand, improved refining margins and geopolitical developments in Eastern Europe partially offset the decline.

Meanwhile, LPG prices decreased after the international Butane Contract Price fell from USD 475 per tonne to USD 460 per tonne, a reduction of 3.16 percent. Although international freight costs and exchange rate pressures increased slightly, the overall effect resulted in lower domestic LPG prices.

"Fiji remains a price taker in the global fuel and LPG markets, with domestic demand having minimal influence on international prices" FCCC said in a media statement.

"As part of its enforcement and compliance measures, FCCC officers will conduct inspections nationwide to ensure wholesalers and retailers adhere to authorized maximum prices".

"Consumers are reminded that the prices set by FCCC are maximum prices and traders may sell below them. Members of the public are encouraged to report overcharging, hoarding or unfair trading practices to FCCC through its divisional offices or via its consumer helpline".

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