Fuel prices have risen again, with diesel increasing to $5.31 per litre and petrol to $3.99 per litre, which could lead to shortening of the school week and power shedding as recommended.The recommendations by the Disaster Advisory Committee were given in April, and on 7 May, the cabinet approved...
By Shalveen Chand
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01 June 2026, 8:00PM
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The nation should expect another increase in fuel prices in June and expect even higher prices as the year progresses if the…
The current fuel price level continues to place pressure on household budgets across Samoa. Transport costs remain high, forcing…
Samoa’s latest fuel price increase has placed renewed pressure on households, motorists and businesses, with local pump prices…
It is estimated that the Electric Power Corporation will spend an estimated $14 million on fuel for the month of May based on the…
Samoans can expect reductions in fuel prices from July after easing global oil prices, according to analysts and reports emerging…
Samoa currently has 55 days of diesel supply and 54 days of petrol available, while kerosene is at 90 days. This has prompted…
