The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) wishes to inform the general public, PMV and taxi operators in Lae, Morobe Province, that a public notice circulating on social media purporting to announce approved increases in PMV bus fares, effective Wednesday, 11 November 2026, is FAKE AND UNAUTHORISED.

The ICCC advises that the purported notice did not emanate from the ICCC and should not be treated as an official communication or directive of the Commission.

The ICCC is concerned about the circulation of misleading information using its name and institutional identity. The unauthorised use of the ICCC's name, logo and purported official signatures to mislead the public is a serious matter.

The ICCC is taking steps to establish the source and circumstances surrounding the circulation of this false notice.

The ICCC urges the public not to circulate or rely on unverified information and to obtain official announcements directly from the ICCC through its recognised communication channels.

For verification of accurate information, complaints or further information, please contact the ICCC directly 312 4600 or 70368350 (WhatsApp) or email to infor@iccc.gov.pg or visit our official Facebook and LinkedIn pages. You can also contact our Regional Offices closest to you on these numbers: Momase Regional Office in Lae: 472 2859, Highlands Regional Office in Hagen: 542 1356, Islands Regional Office in Kokopo: 982 9711/982 8476, Southern Regional Office in Port Moresby: 312 4600.

The ICCC also urges the public to visit your ICCC Agents at the Commerce Division of your Provincial Administration in Madang, Wewak, Vanimo, Buka,  Kimbe, Lorengau, Kavieng, Kundiawa, Goroka, Wabag, Alotau, Kerema and Kiunga.

The ICCC remains committed to protecting consumers, promoting fair markets and ensuring compliance with price regulation in Papua New Guinea.