Duties, taxes and direct levies on motor fuels in New Zealand
This page has current national and regional duties, taxes and levies on motor fuels in New Zealand.
This page has current national and regional duties, taxes and levies on motor fuels in New Zealand.
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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) consulted on a draft Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040 in mid-2024 to set a strategic framework for responsible mineral production in New Zealand. A summary of submissions was released in September 2024.
We carry out weekly monitoring of national average prices and retail importer margins for regular petrol, premium petrol, and diesel. This data is updated weekly, using the previous week's data.
A draft list identifying minerals essential to New Zealand’s economy and susceptible to supply disruptions has been released for consultation.
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