Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape has cautioned citizens to brace for challenging economic times in the coming months. He attributes the impending difficulties to sustained high fuel prices and increasing costs of imported goods. Furthermore, the effects of the El Niño weather pattern are expected to exacerbate the economic pressure on families and communities across Papua New Guinea. Marape’s warning signals a period of potential financial hardship for many in the nation. The Prime Minister’s statement emphasizes the need for preparedness amid these converging economic challenges. The information was published by Post Courier.