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Palau Fuel Supply Stable as Middle East Conflict Drives Airfare Concerns

KOROR, Palau (April 8, 2026) — “Our fuel prices have been consistent … likely due to competition,” President Surangel Whipps Jr. said, as officials reassured the public that Palau’s fuel supply remains stable despite global concerns tied to rising fuel costs from conflict in the Middle East. Philippine Airlines launched its first direct flight service […]

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Palau Closes 2025 Strong, January 2026 Arrivals Jump 13% as Japan and Australia Surge

By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Palau Visitors Authority reported that Palau closed 2025 with solid tourism gains and opened 2026 on an upward trend, welcoming 7,810 visitors in January — a 13% increase from the 6,902 recorded in January 2025. The January figure also marked a 4.3% rise from December 2025’s total of […]

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