The Fiji Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) has suspended the January 1, 2026, new electricity tariff authorisation to allow for a 21-day consultation on the tariff structure and anticipated impacts.
The commission’s decision is in response to the mixed public feedback and heightened interest on the new rates it had announced on December 19, which it said followed the completion of its regulatory assessment and determination on the tariff proposal by Energy Fiji Limited (EFL).
The FCCC stated the additional consultation would provide members of the public further opportunities to submit their views.
“This measure taken by the FCCC is an exception and all Fijians are urged to make submissions,” the Commission stated yesterday.
“FCCC will also be reaching out to stakeholders, and in addition to the online survey, the public can also make their submission in writing.”
The Commission has called on consumer groups, domestic businesses, industries, government departments, political parties, social groups and youth representatives to make submissions.
It has also reiterated its position that it “operates independently and free from external influence”, and that their regulatory decisions were “based on evidence, due process, and the long-term interests of consumers and the Fijian economy”.
Earlier this month, FCCC chief executive Senikavika Jiuta said though the FCCC had rejected EFL’s August 2023 tariff submission in February last year, the review was necessary to ensure electricity prices remained fair and affordable for consumers, and allow investments to maintain a reliable power supply, transition to renewable energy and secure long-term energy security.
She had said the revised tariffs would support $1.57 billion in investments over the next four years, expanding renewable energy generation, strengthen transmission infrastructure, and upgrade the electricity network nationwide.
