Fuel & Energy
Diesel, fuel supply, prices and the energy that powers the fleet.
Fuel stocks remain healthy as Government steps up monitoring
New Zealand continues to hold healthy fuel stock levels, with no need for restrictions, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. As…
ComCom flags competition risks in proposed NPD–Gull merger
The Commerce Commission has raised concerns the proposed merger between fuel retailers NPD and Gull could reduce competition, warning it is “not currently satisfied” the deal…
Energy Minister to attend energy security forum in Japan
Energy Minister Simon Watts is travelling to Japan to attend the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum, where international leaders and businesses will discuss energy supply and security.
Ministerial group formed to oversee fuel security as Iran conflict escalates
The Government has established a new ministerial group to oversee fuel security and supply chain risks as tensions in the Middle East threaten global oil supplies…
ComCom steps up monitoring of petrol prices
The Commerce Commission says it is increasing scrutiny of petrol pump prices as global wholesale fuel costs become more volatile. Commissioner Bryan Chapple says the regulator…
NZ Trucking Association urges operators to act as fuel costs rise
The New Zealand Trucking Association (NTA) is urging transport operators to take practical steps to manage rising fuel costs as global events continue to impact prices…
Fuel price pressures flowing through economy
Transport companies are already feeling the impact of rising fuel prices and the increased costs are likely to be passed on to businesses and consumers, according…
AutoSense launches mobile phone blocking technology for fleets
AutoSense has introduced LifeSaver Mobile to fleets in New Zealand and Australia, a distracted driving solution that uses a phone’s GPS to automatically detect when a…
NRC warns of biggest fuel price increase in 18 years
NRC policy and advocacy general manager James Smith. New Zealand's road freight operators are bracing for the biggest increase in fuel prices since 2008 as the…
Road freight sector watching oil prices as Middle East conflict continues
New Zealand’s road freight sector is closely monitoring global oil markets as conflict in the Middle East pushes up crude prices and raises the risk of…