FUEL PRICING AND SUPPLY UPDATES
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Find regular fuel price monitoring reports from the Commerce Commission here.
Find weekly Market Intelligence reports from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) here.
Members can access the Grant Thornton cost index and other tools in our membership portal.
This interactive resource from Lock Finance and Transporting New Zealand helps you to understand and manage your costs.
Members can subscribe to free economic updates from Cameron Bagrie by emailing billy@transporting.nz with Straight Shooting in the subject line.
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News media
Fuel crisis: Transport industry reacts to Government’s plans to loosen heavy vehicle regulations – NZ Herald, Wednesday 29 April 2026
Government shouldn’t wait to loosen heavy vehicle restrictions, Transporting NZ says – RNZ, Tuesday 28 April 2026
Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ Chief Executive on potential trucking rule changes to save fuel – Newstalk ZB, Tuesday 28 April 2026
Govt fuel plan: Heavy trucks could carry more to shield NZ from fuel shocks – Stuff, Monday 27 April 2026
Fuel supplies ‘stable’ despite stock drops across all types – 1News, Wednesday 22 April 2026
Trucking firms push for flexibility on contracts after diesel price surge – The Post, Wednesday 15 April 2026
Bluebridge hikes Cook Strait ferry fares due to fuel crisis, Interislander may need to follow suit – The Post, Saturday 11 April 2026
Too early to say when Iran ceasefire will lower fuel prices – NBR, Thursday 9 April 2026
Iran war: Call to change truck weight limits as diesel price tops $3.80 a litre – The Post, Wednesday 8 April 2026
WATCH: Trucking companies warn of fuel ‘shock’ as prices spike 200% – Stuff, Wednesday 1 April 2026
Diesel stockpiling a headache for truckers – Farmers Weekly, Tuesday 31 March 2026
Fears transport service procurers may hit back as costs rise – RNZ, Sunday 29 March 2026
Livestock carriers running into fuel shortages – Farmers Weekly, Friday 27 March 2026
Truckies worry as diesel slows to a trickle: ‘Shortage would bring economy to its knees’ – Newsroom, Thursday 26 March 2026
Diesel now more expensive than 91 octane at some pumps across country – NewstalkZB, Wednesday 25 March 2026
Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ CEO on the Government announcing cost relief measures to tackle fuel crisis – NewstalkZB, Tuesday 24 March 2026
Think the price of petrol is bad? Spare a thought for diesel drivers – RNZ, Tuesday 24 March 2026
Latest information from Transporting New Zealand
Freight productivity measures will support jobs and economic growth (Tuesday 28 April 2026)
Margins under pressure – industry fuel survey update (Thursday 16 April 2026)
Fuel supply & pricing seminar (Monday 13 April 2026)
Fuel market challenges and what happens next (Thursday 2 April 2026)
Transporting New Zealand calls for payload increases to mitigate diesel price hikes (Wednesday 25 March 2026)
Cut fuel costs now with SAFED principles (Monday 23 March 2026)
Fuel information for road freight sector (Friday 20 March 2026)
Energy security – was closing Marsden Point a mistake? (Thursday 19 March 2026)
The Middle East conflict and fuel impacts (Friday 13 March 2026)
Fuel information for road freight sector (Wednesday 11 March 2026)
What will the Iran conflict mean for fuel prices and supply? (Friday 6 March 2026)
Latest energy news from the Beehive
- New gas data supports action to keep lights on May 14, 2026New Zealand's natural gas reserves have fallen sharply over the past year, and the latest figures show why the Government is working hard to secure the country's energy supply, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says.
- Government inks deal to bolster fuel resilience May 11, 2026The Government has finalised a first-of-its-kind agreement with Z Energy to secure an additional 90 million litres of diesel for storage at Marsden Point.
- Flexibility, adaptability key to Fuel Response Plan May 11, 2026The Government provided details of changes to the Fuel Response Plan, made in consultation with industry to strengthen fuel resilience.
Latest transport news from the Beehive
- Work on Second Ashburton bridge underway May 21, 2026Construction of the long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge has begun, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and South Island Minister James Meager have announced.
- Speech to Apōpō Congress 2026 May 21, 2026Achieving genuine economic prosperity is the great challenge driving this Government.
- Milestone for major North Canterbury roading project May 20, 2026The development of an important North Canterbury roading link in its largest town has hit a major milestone, with the Government confirming support for the project’s initial stages.
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