Results for Energy

Retail prices for all petroleum in Tongatapu remain unchanged, while prices for kerosene is increased by 5 seniti/litre starting this week, 5 November.

A delay in shipping caused a significant shortage of petroleum in many bowsers in Tongatapu, over the weekend but a shipment expected tonight in Nuku'alofa is expected to relieve the situation.

The retail prices for all petroleum prices for Tongatapu will increase by 10 seniti/litre in the next month, the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development (MTED) advised.

His Majesty King Tupou VI commissioned the China-Aid Tongatapu Wind Power Project today, 14 July at Lapaha, Tongatapu. The 2.25MW wind farm, which began construction in May 2024, was funded by the People's Republic of China. To date, the wind farm has generated over 2.6 million kilowatt-hours of electricity, accounting for approximately 3.8% of Tonga's total annual supply, or 25% of the annual renewable energy supply.

Tomorrow, 1 May, retail prices for petrol, kerosene and diesel will decrease by 10 seniti/litre in Tongatapu, as approved by the Tonga Competent Authority (TCA).

Due to the combined effects of higher international prices, reduced freight rates, and weaker Pa'anga, the wholesale petrol, kerosene and diesel prices increased this month. As a result, the retail prices in Tongatapu also increase.

The retail prices of petrol and kerosene for Tongatapu will remain unchanged, $3.25 per litre for petrol and $2.45 for kerosene, while the retail prices of diesel will increase by 5 seniti per litre, $3.25 per litre, stated the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development.

Petroleum prices have dropped since 18 October, and will remain through November, as approved by the Tonga Competent Authority (TCA). The monthly average product prices dropped for the third consecutive month, down approximately 8% in September.

Tonga Power Limited in a collaboration with Northpower, a leading electricity network distribution company based in New Zealand, will conduct a significant improvement to Tonga’s electricity network infrastructure, costing around $3.8 million pa'anga by the end of the year, TPL announced yesterday.