Government has moved to safeguard Fiji’s fuel security amid growing global uncertainty, with contingency measures now in place to manage any potential supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Minister for Public Works and Transport Filipe Tuisawau said Cabinet had already activated provisions under the Emergency Fuels Act to ensure preparedness.
“As already announced, the Cabinet has approved, under the Emergency Fuels Act, the formation of the Emergency Fuel Advisory Committee,” he said.
“So that’s currently sitting together with other agencies of government and already approved the formulation of regulations to enable government to deal with the situation.”
He said authorities were closely tracking fuel availability and incoming shipments.
“So at the moment, we are working closely with our fuel suppliers, monitoring the situation in terms of what’s already in the country, what’s being shipped into the country, and also the timelines regarding that.”
Mr Tuisawau added that pricing remained under watch, with the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission overseeing any necessary adjustments.
“Of course, FCCC is looking after the tariff, the pricing side in terms of fuel, depending of course on the world market situation.”
He assured the public that updates would be provided as developments unfold.
“So as we progress in the next few days or few weeks, we will be updating the public on the situation.”
The Government’s response comes as concerns grow globally over fuel supply chains, with Fiji taking proactive steps to cushion any potential impact on the domestic market.
