The journey from the Nausori Airport to Suva—Fiji’s capital city in the South Pacific—would have cost $4 Fijian dollars in fuel in February 2026. Just a few months later, cab drivers say it now costs $10. While the whole world is feeling the economic squeeze caused by the major spike in energy costs following the Israeli and American decision to start attacking Iran on 28 February 2026, developing states feel it in disproportionate ways.
Center for Maritime Strategy
Ian Ralby, J.D., Ph.D.
External Source: Diplomatic Courier
The journey from the Nausori Airport to Suva—Fiji’s capital city in the South Pacific—would have cost $4 Fijian dollars in fuel in February 2026. Just a few months later, cab drivers say it now costs $10. While the whole world is feeling the economic squeeze caused by the major spike in energy costs following the Israeli and American decision to start attacking Iran on 28 February 2026, developing states feel it in disproportionate ways.
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Ian Ralby, J.D., Ph.D., Non-Resident Senior Fellow