Electricity tariffs in Fiji are determined by the Fiji Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) in accordance with the law, following a comprehensive technical and financial assessment of the electricity sector.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said the tariff decision announced yesterday reflects the FCCC’s independent exercise of its statutory mandate, alongside the operational requirements of Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) to ensure the continued reliability, safety and sustainability of electricity supply.
“While Government is the majority shareholder in EFL, it does not direct or interfere in regulatory pricing decisions,” Mr Rabuka said.
“Respect for regulatory independence is essential to maintaining investor confidence, financial stability, and the long-term viability of the energy sector.”
The Prime Minister noted that Fiji continues to record some of the lowest electricity tariffs in the Pacific, a result of long-term investment in hydropower and sustained efforts to balance affordability with system reliability.
However, he said maintaining these comparatively low rates requires continued and significant investment in electricity infrastructure.
Acknowledging that tariff adjustments place pressure on consumers, the Prime Minister said measures remain in place to protect vulnerable households.
“Government currently provides an electricity subsidy of 16.34 cents per kilowatt-hour to households with an annual income of $30,000 and below, and under the announced tariff structure, approximately 52 per cent of electricity consumers who use less than 100 kilowatt-hours per month will not experience an increase,” he said.
Mr Rabuka stressed that a financially sustainable electricity system is critical to national development, energy security and Fiji’s long-term transition to cleaner, more resilient energy sources.
