Fuel & Energy
Diesel, fuel supply, prices and the energy that powers the fleet.
Mercedes-Benz Actros engine upgrade cuts more diesel
The Mercedes-Benz Actros is getting an upgraded powerplant delivering up to 4% improved fuel efficiency with first models now arriving in New Zealand. The model’s 13-litre…
Aviation fuel problems ‘were predicted’
Repeated problems with aviation fuel supplies highlight how badly global fuel companies have let New Zealand down, says the Maritime Union. The union is hitting out…
Transporting NZ opposes cutting fuel tax subsidy
The transport sector says it’s “unhappy” the Government won’t be extending the fuel tax subsidy beyond the June deadline. Speaking on NewstalkZB last week, finance minister…
FedEx mobile shipping solution available in NZ
Global transportation giant FedEx Express has launched a web-based mobile shipping solution that allows customers to send a package without having to print off documents. The initiative has been…
ComCom fuel report shows Wellington prices highest
Wellington, Porirua and Lower Hutt have the highest fuel prices in the country across regular 91, premium and diesel. So says the Commerce Commission’s second quarterly…
Ending biofuels mandate a ‘good first step’ – Energy Resources Aotearoa
John Carnegie Energy Resources Aotearoa say news that the Government will no longer impose a biofuels mandate is a good start to changing energy policy and…
Transport industry applauds fuel discount extension
New prime minister Chris Hipkins announces the extension with transport minister Michael Wood and finance minister Grant Robertson. Fuel relief measures are being reinstated until the…
Nick Leggett: Ending of fuel discount package a kick in the guts for transport industry
It’s certainly not what we wanted to hear – especially right on Christmas. The Government’s announcement that it will axe the transport support package next year…
End of fuel discount scheme a ‘kick in the guts’, says transport industry
Road freight body Transporting New Zealand says the Government’s announcement that it will axe the transport support package next year is a “kick in the guts”…
Nick Leggett: Ending the fuel discount will fuel inflation and drive-up prices
Nick Leggett This week, Transporting New Zealand met with transport minister Michael Wood to argue for the continuation of the transport package that comprises a reduction…