"Our Competition Watchdog, Shaping Our Market Economy and Protecting Our Consumers."
Our Vision
Ensure an efficient economy in which markets are competitive, consumer interests are protected, and regulated industries are efficient.
Our Mission
To enhance the welfare of the people of Papua New Guinea where:
- Markets are competitive, efficient, and informed.
- Consumers are effectively protected from misleading and deceptive conduct and unsafe goods.
- Regulated goods and services are delivered efficiently.
- Our work is aligned with National Development plans and Strategies.
Our Values
To ensure we are:
- Independent in our dealings
- Accessible to businesses and consumers
- Transparent when communicating with stakeholders and making informed decisions
- Accountable for our decisions and conduct
- Conducting ourselves ethically and professionally.
Who We are!
We are Papua New Guineas’ principal economic regulator and consumer watchdog. Our primary role is to administer and implement the ICCC Act and other related legislation. The ICCC performs a number of functions including administration of price regulation, licensing, industry regulation, and other matters outlined under the ICCC Act or any other act.
MEDIA RELEASE: ICCC GIVES CLEARANCE TO EARTHKEEPER SANCTUARIES TO ACQUIRE CORAL ISLANDS LTD
The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) has given clearance to Earthkeeper Sanctuaries Fonden (Earthkeeper Sanctuaries) to proceed with its proposal to acquire Coral Islands Limited (CIL). In a decision issued on 06th January 2026, the ICCC...
PUBLIC NOTICE: CHARGING FEES ON EFTPOS CASH BACK TRANSACTIONS IS ILLEGAL
The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (‘ICCC’) wishes to inform the general public that shops are NOT permitted to charge customers any fees for cash back transactions conducted using EFTPOS machines. It has come to the ICCC’s attention through several...
MEDIA RELEASE: ICCC ROLLS OUT CONSUMER PROTECTION PRIORITY SURVEY
ICCC ROLLS OUT CONSUMER PRIORITY SURVEYThe Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) is rolling out a consumer priority survey to identify key consumer issues and emerging risks affecting households and markets in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The survey,...
Fuel Price Notices
INDICATIVE RETAIL FUEL PRICES – OCTOBER 2025
INDICATIVE RETAIL FUEL PRICES - OCTOBER 2025The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (“ICCC”) hereby announces the new retail fuel prices for this month, which will take effect on Wednesday, 8th of October 2025. For this month, the...
INDICATIVE RETAIL FUEL PRICES – SEPTEMBER 2025
INDICATIVE RETAIL FUEL PRICES - SEPTEMBER 2025The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (“ICCC”) hereby announces the new retail fuel prices for this month, which will take effect on Monday, 8th of September 2025. For this month, the...
INDICATIVE RETAIL FUEL PRICES – AUGUST 2025
INDICATIVE RETAIL FUEL PRICES - AUGUST 2025The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (“ICCC”) hereby announces the new retail fuel prices for this month, which will take effect on Friday, 8th of August 2025. For this month, the Indicative...
Our Newsletters - ICCC Brief
ICCC Brief Newsletter – Issue 1 of 2025
ICCC Brief Newsletter - 1st EditionJan-Mar 2025
ICCC Brief Newsletter – Issue 4 of 2024
ICCC Brief Newsletter - 4th QuarterOct-Dec 2024
ICCC Brief Newsletter – Issue 3 of 2024
ICCC Brief Newsletter - 3rd QuarterJuly-September 2024





