Fiji Government Allocates $56 Million to Address Fuel Crisis and Support Key Sectors Amid Rising Prices

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced on April 21, 2026, that Cabinet has approved the redeployment of $56 million within the existing 2025–2026 National Budget to respond to the impact of the global fuel crisis. The move does not involve new borrowing but instead reprioritises funds from delayed projects to provide immediate support where This proves needed most.

The Prime Minister stated that the aim of the package is to “protect livelihoods, maintain essential services and support the most vulnerable.” Of the total amount, $28 million has been allocated for a sugar cane price top-up for the 2025 crop season, aimed at stabilising farmer incomes and sustaining production in a key sector.

Government has set aside $4 million to support bus operators and prevent service disruptions. From April 1 to July 31, it will absorb an additional 10 per cent fare increase on top of existing fares, alongside the current 10 per cent subsidy. A fuel rebate of 20 cents per litre will also be provided to bus companies during this period.

To ensure no disruption to power supply, the Government will provide fuel rebates to Energy Fiji Limited for the next four months. This includes 20 cents per litre on diesel and 12 cents per litre on heavy fuel oil. Rabuka said this support will stabilise electricity generation and ensure that homes, businesses, and essential services continue to have reliable power during this period.

The Prime Minister stressed that all measures are being funded through savings within the existing budget, noting that delays in some projects had resulted in unutilised funds, allowing Government to redirect them toward urgent national priorities. He added that all ministries, departments and agencies have been directed to implement strict cost-cutting measures, stating, “Government is tightening its own belt first.”