The Consumer Council of Fiji has welcomed the landmark judgement delivered by the High Courtin Suva, which dismissed a long-running lawsuit brought by Hansons Supermarket
Transport operators across Fiji are being warned against imposing unauthorised fare hikes following sharp fuel price increases that have already begun impacting passenger
As Cabinet is meeting to firm-up on the plan of action for the long term, if there is no resolution to the conflict in the Middle East in the near future, people acros
The Consumer Council of Fiji has received 1,596 complaints related to defective products from 2023 to January 2026, with a total monthly value of about $1.3 million. Coun
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling for the urgent introduction of heavy spot fines and a “name and shame†policy for restaurants that fail to maintain cl
People continue to raise concerns over the sale of adulterated kava where kava is mixed with other substances, and the Consumer Council of Fiji says with consultations
The Consumer Council of Fiji has rejected the increase in the electricity tariffs in its current form as the scale of the percentage increases, their inequitable distribu
The Consumer Council of Fiji urges influencers to be transparent about paid partnerships and sponsored content after increasing social media videos influencing consume
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on the FCCC to ensure there is authentic and effective engagement during consultations on the electricity tariff that has started
Consumer Council of Fiji CEO Seema Shandil says as electricity costs rise for businesses, there is a very real risk that these increases will be passed directly
A customer’s report of being overcharged while using M-PAiSA at a Lautoka bakery has sparked fresh concerns over how some retailers deal with mobile payments.The i
People are urged to exercise extra caution when making purchases during the ongoing heavy rainfall and flooding affecting parts of the country. The Consumer Council of
A customer’s report of being overcharged while using M-PAiSA at a Lautoka bakery has sparked fresh concerns over how some retailers deal with mobile payments. T
Consumers are being warned to exercise caution when engaging with online reward programmes, membership-based giveaways, or social media promotions that require payment or
Sugarcane farmers are set to benefit from improved financial literacy and stronger consumer protection through a new partnership between the Consumer Council of Fiji and
The Consumer Council of Fiji is raising alarm bells that the level of sophistication and complexity of scams is increasing, while our level of awareness is not matching t
Youth Advocates will be acting as bridge to educate communities, and assist the Consumer Council of Fiji about scams as the National Scams Awareness Week 2025 has been la
113 scam-related complaints were received by the Consumer Council of Fiji between September 2024 and September 2025, with consumers reporting financial losses exceeding $
Influencers in Fiji are increasingly promoting wellness products, diets, and supplements to large audiences through social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and f
As Fijians look forward to relief from the upcoming VAT reduction, set to decrease from 15 to 12.5 percent this Friday, serious concerns have emerged following the discov
The Consumer Council of Fiji confirms they have engaged with the Anti-Scam Taskforce in relation to a possible scam that continues to be circulated on social media platfo