The government is expecting a decline in revenue as economic conditions slow, according to Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel.

Goundar Shipping Limited is calling on the government to provide relief for Fiji’s maritime sector in the upcoming National Budget, warning that rising operating costs are threatening the sustainability of the industry.

The Sugar Cane Growers Fund is hoping the 2026/2027 National Budget will provide solutions to long-standing agricultural lease renewal issues.

Retailers are under growing pressure as business confidence falls, costs rise and urban challenges continue to affect trade, according to the Retailers Association.

Rising fuel prices are increasing pressure on households with the Consumer Council warning that the impact is now being felt in transport costs, food prices and everyday essentials.

The upcoming National Budget should place greater emphasis on energy resilience and renewable energy investment to reduce the country’s exposure to global fuel shocks, according to economics academics.

Upgrading Fiji’s major hospitals remains the Health Ministry’s top priority ahead of tomorrow’s 2026-2027 National Budget announcement.

Opposition MP Jone Usamate is urging the government to remove VAT and duties on fuel for three months to ease pressure on households, farmers and the logistics sector.

The private sector is calling for a balanced national Budget that supports businesses while also easing rising living costs.

The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources is prepared to operate with reduced funding in the 2026–2027 National Budget as it adjusts to the government’s limited fiscal space.

The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is calling for increased funding in the upcoming national budget to expand services for the most vulnerable groups.

Calls are growing for increased funding for the Ministry of Women, Children, and Social Protection in the upcoming National Budget. Women in rural and vulnerable communities continue to face social and economic hardship.