Fuel & Energy
Diesel, fuel supply, prices and the energy that powers the fleet.
ComCom files court action against Mobil over wholesale fuel pricing
The Commerce Commission has filed High Court proceedings against Mobil New Zealand’s head office, alleging its wholesale fuel pricing methods breach transparency rules under the Fuel…
Fuel Security Plan aims to safeguard NZ’s energy supply
The Government has released its Fuel Security Plan, a national strategy designed to ensure reliable access to fuel for households and businesses in the event of…
Vehicle spending up 3.6% in August, fuel down 7.7%
Spending on vehicles lifted in August compared with a year earlier, while fuel spending remained weak, new electronic card data shows. Seasonally adjusted figures from Stats…
Bitumen import terminal milestone marked at Marsden Point
From left: Higgins general manager Andrew McRae, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Channel Infrastructure chief executive Rob Buchanan.
Person seriously injured in fuel tank explosion
One person has been seriously injured after a fuel tank explosion at a South Auckland truck dealership on Wednesday afternoon. Fire and Emergency NZ said crews…
Northland tipped for revival with rail link, dry dock and fuel hub
Northland is being positioned as New Zealand’s next economic powerhouse, with Government ministers outlining proposals for a commercial dry dock, expanded fuel storage, a rail connection…
Port Nelson launches New Zealand’s first electric mobile harbour crane
Port Nelson has put the country’s first electric dual-drive mobile harbour crane to work, marking a step forward in sustainable transport and port infrastructure. The new…
Govt seeks public input on long-term fuel security plan
The Government is calling for public feedback on a draft Fuel Security Plan, aimed at strengthening New Zealand’s fuel resilience in the face of global and…
Marsden Point biofuel proposal progresses, final investment decision expected in 2026
Plans to introduce biofuel manufacturing at Marsden Point have taken a step forward, with the Seadra Energy consortium completing the initial engineering design phase for a…
Kiwi-made electric system slashes diesel use in milk transport
A Canterbury-developed electric pumping system is aiming to transform milk tanker operations across New Zealand, offering significant fuel savings and reduced emissions. The battery-electric power take-off…