- A task force is monitoring prices after a new 12.5 percent VAT was implemented.
- The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is ensuring businesses follow new guidelines.
- Collaboration with the Price Monitoring and Enforcement Task Force covers all towns and cities.
- Some shelf prices may not show VAT reduction due to high inventory, but point of sale should reflect 12.5 percent.
- Consumers should report if receipts still show 15 percent VAT.
- No price changes for items already zero VAT rated.
- Deputy Prime Minister says reduced VAT helps people save and ease living costs.
- Businesses are encouraged to adopt fair and transparent pricing.
Source: fbcnews.com.fj
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