Australia is considering aid options to ensure Pacific nations have access to fuel, as the Middle East war threatens to derail several diesel-dependent island economies.

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is calling on the government to urgently prioritize critical sectors of the economy following the recent fuel price hike.

Former Finance Minister Biman Prasad says government has the tools to respond to rising fuel costs, but warns that any intervention must be carefully planned and data-driven.

The Government is now looking at measures to help cushion the impact of rising fuel prices, while acknowledging the increase that came into effect from today and the pressure it will place on households and businesses.

Living costs and struggling small businesses dominated discussions at last night’s 2026-2027 National Budget consultation in Nausori.

Fiji Ports Corporation Limited has acknowledged that illegal activities do occur within Fiji’s maritime space.

The Fiji Rugby Union and FIJI Water Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne have mutually agreed to part ways, effective immediately.

Lelean Memorial School’s Joseph Falemaka is drawing belief from a breakthrough performance at the Triple N Zone, setting his sights firmly on a top-eight finish in the discus at this year’s Coca-Cola Games.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have made key changes ahead of their Round 8 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific showdown against the Crusaders, with Manasa Mataele and Joji Nasova returning to the matchday 23.

Waidina Secondary School long-distance athlete Ratu Iokobo Kuruduadua produced a determined performance in the Triple N Zone to win gold in the intermediate boys 1,500 metres, clocking 4:36.53 in a courageous run against the Coca-Cola Games record of 4:11.60 set by Farasiko Mualevu of Suva Grammar School in 2014.

The significant hike in fuel prices is sending shockwaves across Fijian households and the business landscape.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the recent increase in fuel prices is unavoidable.