Fuel prices exceed $4 per litre in some areas
Friday 16 October 2026 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated 
Some motorists are paying more than $4 a litre for 95-octane petrol, including at a BP station in New Lynn, Auckland. The national average for fuel has risen 11% over the last 28 days to $3.80, according to the Gaspy app.
Key facts
4 facts
- 95 petrol exceeded $4 a litre in some areas on Friday
- National average for 95 petrol is $3.80, up 11% in 28 days
- Fuel spending rose 2.9% during September
- High freight costs and a weak NZ dollar are increasing import costs
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Some motorists in New Zealand are being charged more than $4 a litre for 95 petrol. On Friday, BP in New Lynn, Auckland, advertised 95 petrol at $4.11 a litre and 91 at $3.89 a litre.
The average price for 95 petrol across the country is $3.80, representing an 11 per cent increase over 28 days, according to the Gaspy app. The national average for 91 petrol is $3.61 a litre, while diesel averages $3.23 a litre.
AA spokesperson Terry Collins stated that while a few locations have crossed the $4 mark, many stations remain just below it, suggesting it is a psychological barrier. Collins does not expect significant relief soon and predicts prices will remain high until at least Christmas.
Economist Miles Workman noted that factors such as the New Zealand dollar, global oil prices, and shipping costs do not indicate a near-term price drop. He added that uncertainty in the Middle East and the need for economies to rebuild fuel stocks could keep price pressures elevated.
Compiled from reports by 1News, Otago Daily Times, NZ Herald and Stuff.
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