SUVA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Fiji's Minister for Transport Ro Filipe Tuisawau has assured that current fuel reserves are adequate, with major fuel shipments totaling 118.55 million liters expected to arrive in the country in May and June.
Speaking in parliament on Wednesday, Tuisawau said once the shipments arrive as scheduled, the country's fuel stock levels are expected to improve considerably.
He said the shipments are part of a forward-planned supply strategy aimed at ensuring stability in Fiji's fuel system amid ongoing global market uncertainty and supply chain disruptions.
According to the minister, based on current expectations, a large portion of this fuel will arrive in early May, with a further 17.2 million liters confirmed for June.
"As these shipments come in, we expect national stock levels to recover and exceed 59 percent of storage capacity by the end of May," he said.
The Ministry is carrying out daily monitoring of stock levels and consumption in real time, while maintaining close engagement with suppliers to confirm delivery timelines.
"We remain in Phase One, which reflects normal operating conditions," the minister said. ■
