Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has warned Fijians to brace for a realistic national budget for the 2026 to 2027 financial year.
He said the Government would avoid making promises it could not deliver amid ongoing economic pressures caused by the fuel crisis.
“It is going to be a very realistic budget,” he said.
The upcoming budget announcement, he said, would reflect the country’s financial realities as Government navigates challenges linked to rising costs and global uncertainty.
“We are not going to make pleasant promises because we cannot do that at times like this.”
He said the country would likely face difficult decisions in the months ahead, but stressed that Government intended to take a practical approach.
“It is going to be tough, and we will just have to be tough about it.”
His comments come as households and businesses continue to grapple with the rising cost of fuel and food prices.
The 2026–2027 National Budget will be announced in Parliament on Friday, June 26, by Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel.
