petrol
Federated Farmers asks the Commerce Commission to investigate bank 'cartel-like' climate goals, BNZ tells petrol station owners it won't offer any new loans to the sector
11th Dec 24, 11:58am
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Federated Farmers asks the Commerce Commission to investigate bank 'cartel-like' climate goals, BNZ tells petrol station owners it won't offer any new loans to the sector
ASB economists estimate that average household living costs will have increased by about $115 a week in 2023 - and with a further $70 hike to come next year, but income rises will probably beat that
7th Dec 23, 10:30am
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ASB economists estimate that average household living costs will have increased by about $115 a week in 2023 - and with a further $70 hike to come next year, but income rises will probably beat that
NZ industry burns the equivalent of 108 litres of petrol every second – that has to reduce to meet our carbon targets
5th May 23, 7:35am
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NZ industry burns the equivalent of 108 litres of petrol every second – that has to reduce to meet our carbon targets
Government sets minimum onshore fuel-holding obligations, postpones sustainable biofuels obligation till 2024 and gives regulatory option for Commerce Commission to set fair prices, if needed
9th Nov 22, 8:00am
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Government sets minimum onshore fuel-holding obligations, postpones sustainable biofuels obligation till 2024 and gives regulatory option for Commerce Commission to set fair prices, if needed
ASB economists say even if the Official Cash Rate is cut in 2024, average borrowing costs are unlikely to move lower until 2025
21st Sep 22, 11:37am
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ASB economists say even if the Official Cash Rate is cut in 2024, average borrowing costs are unlikely to move lower until 2025
Government signals fuel tax cuts might come to a screeching halt after 3 months, as officials warn gradually removing discounts could be tricky
12th Apr 22, 4:08pm
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Government signals fuel tax cuts might come to a screeching halt after 3 months, as officials warn gradually removing discounts could be tricky
ASB economists see a $15 bln hit to NZ's household budgets this year, with housing costs spiking 8%
23rd Mar 22, 11:50am
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ASB economists see a $15 bln hit to NZ's household budgets this year, with housing costs spiking 8%
Government reacted to high petrol prices like it did to Covid, side-stepping usual processes to rush through a temporary tax cut
18th Mar 22, 5:16pm
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Government reacted to high petrol prices like it did to Covid, side-stepping usual processes to rush through a temporary tax cut
Economists critical of Government's decision to temporarily cut fuel taxes and halve public transport fares, calling the move a 'short-term band aid'
17th Mar 22, 3:42pm
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Economists critical of Government's decision to temporarily cut fuel taxes and halve public transport fares, calling the move a 'short-term band aid'
Patrick Watson says if you thought last month’s inflation was hot, think again. It’s going to get hotter
16th Mar 22, 11:16am
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Patrick Watson says if you thought last month’s inflation was hot, think again. It’s going to get hotter
Government cuts petrol excise duty and road user charges, and halves public transport fares for three months; ANZ economists see this cooling inflation a touch
14th Mar 22, 6:03pm
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Government cuts petrol excise duty and road user charges, and halves public transport fares for three months; ANZ economists see this cooling inflation a touch
Refining NZ say work 'well advanced' to prepare the Marsden Point site to operate as an import-terminal and to plan for the safe shutdown and decommissioning of the refinery
22nd Nov 21, 9:18am
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Refining NZ say work 'well advanced' to prepare the Marsden Point site to operate as an import-terminal and to plan for the safe shutdown and decommissioning of the refinery
Moves to make wholesale fuel prices more transparent, supplier/distributor contracts fairer, and retail premium petrol prices clearer are now taking effect
10th Aug 21, 8:55am
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Moves to make wholesale fuel prices more transparent, supplier/distributor contracts fairer, and retail premium petrol prices clearer are now taking effect
New Zealand's only oil refinery at Marsden Point to become an import-only fuel terminal
6th Aug 21, 2:38pm
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New Zealand's only oil refinery at Marsden Point to become an import-only fuel terminal
Shareholders in NZ's only oil refinery will vote next month on plans to turn it into an import-only facility by the middle of next year; the move's expected to cost in excess of $350 million
5th Jul 21, 12:12pm
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Shareholders in NZ's only oil refinery will vote next month on plans to turn it into an import-only facility by the middle of next year; the move's expected to cost in excess of $350 million
New Zealand's only oil refining company is pressing ahead with plans to convert its Northland refinery into an import terminal after reaching agreements with Z Energy
25th May 21, 9:50am
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New Zealand's only oil refining company is pressing ahead with plans to convert its Northland refinery into an import terminal after reaching agreements with Z Energy
New Zealand's only oil refining company says it's made 'significant progress' toward converting its Northland refinery into an import terminal
17th Feb 21, 10:09am
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New Zealand's only oil refining company says it's made 'significant progress' toward converting its Northland refinery into an import terminal
An obtusely-worded update from NZ's only fuel refiner appears to indicate the company is favouring a previously signalled option to become solely a fuel importer
25th Jun 20, 10:29am
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An obtusely-worded update from NZ's only fuel refiner appears to indicate the company is favouring a previously signalled option to become solely a fuel importer
Z cancels final dividend for year after reporting $88 million after-tax loss; has attained some 'covenant relief' from lenders; aims to reduce costs by up to $96 mln this year
11th May 20, 9:28am
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Z cancels final dividend for year after reporting $88 million after-tax loss; has attained some 'covenant relief' from lenders; aims to reduce costs by up to $96 mln this year
Refining NZ is considering getting out of refining and becoming solely a fuel importer
15th Apr 20, 11:08am
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Refining NZ is considering getting out of refining and becoming solely a fuel importer
Govt promises law change this year to make wholesale fuel prices more transparent, supplier/distributor contracts fairer, and retail premium petrol prices clearer
27th Feb 20, 11:06am
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Govt promises law change this year to make wholesale fuel prices more transparent, supplier/distributor contracts fairer, and retail premium petrol prices clearer
Final report on retail fuel market recommends 'terminal gate pricing regime' similar to in Australia, requiring all importers to offer a 'spot' price; Govt aims to 'break stranglehold' of big fuel companies
5th Dec 19, 8:42am
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Final report on retail fuel market recommends 'terminal gate pricing regime' similar to in Australia, requiring all importers to offer a 'spot' price; Govt aims to 'break stranglehold' of big fuel companies
New figures show the Consumer Price Index rose 0.7% in the September quarter and 1.5% year-on-year - more than expected by the RBNZ; Higher household costs largely behind the rise; NZ$ up momentarily
16th Oct 19, 10:57am
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New figures show the Consumer Price Index rose 0.7% in the September quarter and 1.5% year-on-year - more than expected by the RBNZ; Higher household costs largely behind the rise; NZ$ up momentarily
New Zealand may have just seen its biggest quarterly price rises in a year - and yet at the same time annual inflation could drop to an 18 month low
14th Oct 19, 12:00pm
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New Zealand may have just seen its biggest quarterly price rises in a year - and yet at the same time annual inflation could drop to an 18 month low
Commerce Commission finds lack of active wholesale fuel market is stifling competition and costing consumers more than it should at the pump
20th Aug 19, 9:19am
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Commerce Commission finds lack of active wholesale fuel market is stifling competition and costing consumers more than it should at the pump