Overview 

Three international oil companies (Mobil, Pacific Energy and TotalEnergies) import petroleum products into Fiji, distribute their products at wholesale and retail levels, and re-export to other Pacific Island Countries (PICs). Supply is provided by medium-range tankers from refineries in Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand. 

The Ministry of Commerce regulates wholesale and retail prices of motor spirit (also called gasoline or petrol), kerosene and automotive diesel oil (ADO), and influences, to some extent, the technical specification of fuels. The prices of fuel are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Prices vary in different geographical areas. Large consumers such as Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) negotiate bulk contracts. There are two retail distribution methods. The dealer-owned dealer-operated (DODO) system involves a private company selling fuel from its own premises, under the second arrangement, company-owned dealer-operated (CODO), the oil company owns the assets and leases them to a private company which operates for typically five to ten years. 

For more information on government and fuel provider contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.7 Fuel Providers Contact List. 

Information may also be found at: http://www.mytravelcost.com/petrol-prices/ which is updated monthly.  

Fuel Pricing 

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) determines the regulated prices of unleaded petrol, premix, kerosene, diesel and LPG. The fuel price in Fiji is impacted by the movement in Means of Platts Singapore (MOPS), the international freight rate and the exchange rate. The fuel and LPG price review implemented quarterly by the FCCC follows a one-month lag period. Tax on unleaded fuel accounts for around 42% of the cost and around 28% for diesel. 

Seasonal Variations  

Fuel Suppliers 

Mobil 

Mobil now owned by the Tappoo Group of Companies maintains 18 retail fuel stations throughout Fiji. Mobil is the smallest of the three major suppliers but it is the oldest fuel provider as it was established in Fiji in 1907. 

TotalEnergies  

Total Fiji re-branded to TotalEnergies Marketing (Fiji) Pte Limited in 2021. TotalEnergies entered the Fiji market through the acquisition of Shell’s assets in November 2006. TotalEnergies’ Fiji business consists of a full suite of ground activities that include retail service stations, commercial and bulk fuels, marine activities, and lubricants. TotalEnergies has 32 retail fuel stations in Fiji. 

Pacific Energy 

Pacific Energy SWP Ltd distributes and provides storage of petroleum products in Fiji under Pacific Petroleum Company and services three other Pacific markets. Pacific Energy SWP Ltd is one of Fiji's most recognized brands in the fuel and energy industry. Pacific Energy has 30 retail fuel stations across the country. 

Fiji Gas 

Fiji Gas Pte Limited is the largest supplier of LPG in Fiji and has a network providing industrial and domestic gas supplies. The gas industry formerly supported by Mobil is now fully supported and partly owned by Origin Energy in Australia providing bulk gas supplies to Fiji and being rebottled in-country. Gas tanks now include 5x250 MT tanks in Lami and Malau as well as the original 3x150 MT tanks built in 1973. Gas supplies are plentiful and easily available in Fiji. 

Fuel Transportation  

Bulk fuel is transported using rigid tankers throughout Fiji. Tankers are loaded onto ferries along with private and freight vehicles. It is also common for fuel to be transported to smaller remote locations in 200-litre drums as smaller boats and barges cannot handle bulk fuel supplies. TotalEnergies has a fleet of 20 trucks for all ground fuel deliveries. They also operate 32 service stations and service approximately 300 commercial accounts including the Fiji Government, Energy Fiji Limited, Vatukoula Gold Mine and most bus and transport companies. 

Standards, Quality and Testing 

Fuel quality and standards are to NZ and Australian standards. Since 2003, Intertek Caleb Brett has been the sole provider for inspection of petroleum products into the Pacific Islands. 

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