Fiji, May 19 -- Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) has warned that Fiji could face controlled national power rationing from 01 June if urgent fuel cost recovery support is not secured, as the country's electricity system comes under growing pressure from global fuel prices and low hydro generation.

In a media statement, EFL said unprecedented volatility in international fuel markets, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions to global fuel supply chains, had pushed fuel costs to exceptionally high levels.

The company said without immediate government support, it would be forced to introduce controlled load shedding and, in more severe circumstances, nationwide power rationing.

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