Businesses in Samoa say they are preparing to absorb the country’s latest minimum wage increase, but some warn that rising fuel, freight, and import costs remain the bigger challenge.The Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt announced during a press conference on 13 May that the cabine...
By Tautua Vaa
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25 May 2026, 7:00PM
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Samoa’s latest fuel price increase has placed renewed pressure on households, motorists and businesses, with local pump prices…
The current fuel price level continues to place pressure on household budgets across Samoa. Transport costs remain high, forcing…
Families across Samoa are adjusting shopping habits, cutting back on meat, relying more on cheaper imported foods, and in some…
Samoans can expect reductions in fuel prices from July after easing global oil prices, according to analysts and reports emerging…
Samoa Airways held back fare increases because of new airport fees consisting of an increase in departure tax and the…
Samoa Airways will review its decision to keep fares the same in June, stating that the company decided to absorb these costs…
