The Fiji Consumers Association has this afternoon met with the Prices and Incomes Board to seek answers behind the massive increase in fuel prices which have come into effect from this morning.

Association General Secretary Paras Sukul said a meeting did take place and they are currently preparing a report on the matter.

This has also been confirmed by Prices and Incomes Board Secretary Ane Naulivou.

The Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry had earlier said that today's increase in fuel price is out of government's hands and the blame should not be placed on them. He said they have nothing to do with the increase in prices adding it's based on a template that decides on whether prices should be increased or decreased.

However, Chaudhry has reassured the public that the Interim Government will take into consideration what can be done to soften the impact on consumers.