Fuel & Energy
Diesel, fuel supply, prices and the energy that powers the fleet.
Fuel relief extension uncertain but Govt promises announcement soon
The road transport sector says it’s “encouraged but not convinced” by finance minister Grant Robertson’s promise to revisit a possible extension of the Government’s transport support package.
Inflation could get worse if fuel tax relief ends – Transporting NZ
Kiwis will soon be in for a shock at the pump if the Government doesn’t extend its fuel relief measures. That’s the warning from road freight…
Certainty needed on fuel discount extension – Transporting NZ
Kiwis could see the cost of living crisis get worse if the fuel tax cut is not extended next year, a leading road freight body says. …
Govt tackles fuel market with supply measures and more ComCom pricing power
Fuel importers and wholesalers with bulk storage facilities will now be required to hold minimum levels of onshore stocks of petrol, jet fuel, and diesel. It’s…
EnergyAustralia supporting heavy vehicle electrification
EnergyAustralia has outlined plans to support heavy vehicle electrification by working with heavy vehicle and bus operators to plan and build the infrastructure to charge up…
Petrol and diesel costs keep inflation figures high
Inflation remains stubbornly hot with transport and higher prices for petrol and diesel contributing to the September 2022 annual figures. The consumers price index increased 7.2% annually in…
Nick Leggett: Diesel price volatility putting more pressure on road transport
While petrol prices have eased from the highs we saw earlier in the year, international political problems and constrained supply are now putting the squeeze back on for diesel. This adds further pressure and uncertainty for road transport operators.
EV summit tackles adoption challenges
Fuel-providing service stations may have to eventually shift nearer grid electricity supply to cater for EVs. That’s the message from Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority transport…
Z Energy says local biofuel production ‘uneconomic’
Z Energy has put plans to develop biofuel locally on ice, citing that the process isn’t financially viable when compared to the price of importing. The…
Marsden Point refinery must be restarted, say transport unions
Two of New Zealand’s main transport unions are renewing calls for the Marsden Point refinery to be returned to functioning status even if that means government…