Mainfreight.

Mainfreight frustrated with KiwiRail, AT for lack of additional services

Don Braid told RNZ moving freight via rail was more efficient than by truck, "yet we haven't seen KiwiRail stand up to offer additional services".

Friday 1:15pm

Pumps at a petrol station.

New figures reveal how much the price of fuel surged in March

Stats NZ says March saw the largest jumps since vehicle fuel price movements were first tracked in 2011.

Friday 11:37am

1:31

Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

Willis joins counterparts in call for ceasefire as fuel fears linger

Finance Minister is in Washington DC for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings.

Thu, Apr 16

A huge fire has broken out at an oil refinery in Geelong, Victoria.

'Significant' out-of-control fire at major Australian oil refinery

The refinery supplies more than 50% of Victoria's fuel and 10% nationwide.

Thu, Apr 16

2:19

A fuel drum (File image).

Fuel stocks fall again, one shipment delayed but 'no risk' says PM

Energy officials revealed one "small shipment" has been delayed in Singapore, with warnings that delays around fuel shipping are becoming more frequent.

Wed, Apr 15

Motorists continue to feel pinched at the pumps as prices rise.

PM confident NZers 'are assured' on fuel security plans

"They know that there is supply of fuel in the country, and that's because I think we've done some good work on it," Luxon says.

Mon, Apr 13

Oil prices rise after US says it will blockade Iranian ports

Oil prices rise after US says it will blockade Iranian ports

"It is going to impose pain on every person on Earth that’s subject to market oil prices," says one expert.

Mon, Apr 13

Waves pound the lush West Coast shoreline at Motukiekie beach (file image).

Why don't we harness the power of the ocean to cut our dependence on oil?

In scaling up the New Zealand's renewables sector, a large and untapped opportunity lies just offshore.

Mon, Apr 13

Global oil prices fall – how long until NZ's petrol and diesel follow?

Global oil prices fall – how long until NZ's petrol and diesel follow?

News of a potential ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has sent the price of Brent crude sliding, but its impacts on Kiwi motorists are still to be felt.

Wed, Apr 8

Close-Up of Man Refueling Vehicle at Gas Station Pump. File photo.

Fuel supplies edge up across the board in latest stocktake

New data shows petrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks have all increased, with New Zealand holding more than 50 days’ supply of each.

Wed, Apr 8

'Unaffordable': PM again rules out broader diesel price relief

'Unaffordable': PM again rules out broader diesel price relief

Christopher Luxon says broad‑based support would be "unaffordable and irresponsible", as diesel prices rise faster than petrol and pressure grows on Kiwis.

Tue, Apr 7

A diverted fuel shipment has extended diesel and jet fuel supplies in the Cook Islands, but industry leaders warn the country remains at the very end of a fragile and increasingly costly supply chain.

Cook Islands faces fuel supply crunch as prices loom

With limited tanker deliveries and contracts falling over, the diesel‑dependent nation has just weeks of fuel in reserve and rising costs ahead.

Tue, Apr 7

At the start of another week, there are more signs the deepening oil crisis will continue to hit Kiwi families hard.

Who's feeling it most? Fuel cost jumps $40 in a week

It now costs a typical household $40 more to fill up their car than it did last week - and some are feeling it most.

Sun, Apr 5

How long will it take for fuel to drop below $3 again?

How long will it take for fuel to drop below $3 again?

The war in Iran has forced fuel prices to skyrocket, so if the war ended today, how long would it take them to come down?

Fri, Apr 3

A worker collects engine oil as he works at a degassing station in Zubair oil field in Iraq.

Why stopgap measures will fail to curb fuel price rises

A record amount of oil has been taken off the market since the start of the Iran war, with tankers full of crude stranded in the Persian Gulf and military strikes damaging refineries, pipelines and export terminals.

Thu, Apr 2

Marsden Point.

Diesel storage boosted at Marsden Point by $21.6m funding

The Government has signed off funding to recommission tanks at the former refinery, adding about eight days’ worth of diesel supply to New Zealand’s reserves.

Thu, Apr 2

Airlines passing on fuel surcharges while there are calls to prioritise emergency aviation services.

Jet fuel stocks down in latest data, Govt assesses alert phases

Slight decrease across all three fuel types since the last update on March 30, but movements "remain within expectations", the ministry said.

Wed, Apr 1

March 2026
Health NZ accused of unlawfully requiring home-visit carers to provide their own cars and pay for petrol.

Home-based carers forced to cover fuel and car costs

Aged care advocates say the fuel crisis has exposed a longstanding problem, with home-based carers shouldering hidden costs.

Tue, Mar 31

Electricity Bill stock photo

Terrible timing but pending power price increase justified - ComCom

Now is the best time to check and change power plans, the head of a power bill comparison website says.

Tue, Mar 31

Close-Up of Man Refueling Vehicle at Gas Station Pump. File photo.

Businesses urged to stay vigilant amid fuel theft concerns

Police said there had not been a notable rise in fuel-related crime yet, but a senior officer has warned that when there was a supply issue, illegal behaviour could follow.

Tue, Mar 31

Countries across Asia have taken measures to reduce fuel consumption.

Short weeks and free transport – the fuel crisis responses NZ could copy

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced governments overseas to get creative.

Tue, Mar 31

Diesel is now more expensive than unleaded 91 octane petrol on average, according to user generated fuel price tracking app Gaspy.

Why diesel now costs more than petrol

Global conflict, rising refining costs and strong demand have flipped a decades‑old fuel pricing trend.

Mon, Mar 30

Latest official fuel stocks data – how much does NZ have?

Latest official fuel stocks data – how much does NZ have?

The data, published this afternoon, showed an increase across petrol and diesel compared with the previous update.

Mon, Mar 30

Speaking to Breakfast's Tova O'Brien, the Prime Minister said the Government was considering changes to tax settings and potentially further "targeted" support for New Zealanders.

Scheduled 12c per litre petrol tax hike 'unlikely' to go ahead - PM

Transport Minister also hinted at scrapping the increases last week.

Mon, Mar 30

Close-Up of Man Refueling Vehicle at Gas Station Pump. File photo.

Latest gauge of NZ's fuel supplies to be released today

It was the diesel stocks that farmers said they would be keeping an eye on.

Mon, Mar 30