Taxi operators in Lautoka have raised concerns about the fuel supply at some of the service stations since Monday.
Naresh Kumar said if the worst-case scenario happened on fuel shortages around the country, their taxi operations would be affected.
“In the news we heard that there is enough fuel for 45 days, but we see the bowsers are running out of fuel,” Mr Kumar said.
“It’s not much because you also have to consider if the fuel is coming, the clearance of the fuel and its delivery to the bowser.
“If there is no fuel, we will not be able to operate our taxi business.
“That is our bread and butter, it is going to be hard, not only us who will be affected, the bus drivers as well and students who rely on public transport to go to school will now have to stay home.”
Similar sentiments were expressed by Rovin Mani, who urged the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) to monitor fuel prices.
“FCCC should step in and stop the hoarding of fuel and cross-check the stock,” Mr Mani said.
“At this point we do not have any clear idea of what the situation on the field is.
“When the fuel situation started, Government stated we have three months of fuel but the next day they are saying till the month end.
“When they see the fuel supply is getting low, they should prioritise on finding a resolution to this fuel crisis.”
Meanwhile, Cabinet met yesterday to discuss the longer-term contingency plans should the conflict continue in the Middle East.
