AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoFuel Relief in Tonga: Tonga’s Competent Authority cut maximum retail fuel prices from 1 July, with petrol down to $4.05/l, kerosene to $3.40/l, and diesel to $4.20/l (Tongatapu), easing pressure after June’s increases. Regional Energy Watch: Fiji and Samoa also announced July reductions, but officials warned global oil markets remain jumpy after Middle East ceasefire progress. Food Costs: Tonga’s annual food inflation eased in May to 4.8% year-on-year, though prices still rose month-to-month and overall inflation stayed elevated at 7.9%. Trade & Exports: A major Pacific Islands Export Survey says participation is at its highest in more than a decade, with early signs of firms diversifying markets and using digital tools despite tougher access to finance. Disaster Readiness: SPC and WFP trained Tonga and other Pacific logistics officers in warehouse operations in Brisbane, aiming to speed relief supply handling during disasters. Deep-Sea Mining Governance: Nauru and Tonga-linked firms filed cases at ITLOS challenging the International Seabed Authority’s due process and transparency in its compliance inquiry. Climate Security Push: Tonga’s PM called for more investment in climate adaptation, framing resilience as the Pacific’s top security challenge. Local Industry Spotlight: Tongan-Māori couple Tasha and James Langi’s Fitt Prep in Manurewa is growing a protein dessert tub business built for community and everyday nutrition.
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