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Consumer watchdog finds price manipulation ahead of VAT drop
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Consumer watchdog finds price manipulation ahead of VAT drop
The Consumer Council of Fiji has expressed concern at the unjustified price increases by some eateries. ahead of the Value Added Tax (VAT) reduction, set to drop from 15% to 12.5% on August 1, 2025. The Council said it has found evidence that certain businesses are raising prices to offset the tax cut. Through 530 market surveillances conducted before and after the 2025-2026 National Budget announcement, the Consumer Council identified a troubli…
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