Higher fuel margins may limit petrol price relief for motorists

RNZOtago Daily TimesTuesday 18 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Increased margins for fuel importers could reduce the impact of falling oil prices on New Zealand drivers. MBIE data indicates that importer margins accounted for approximately 15 to 16 per cent of fuel prices during early 2025.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 18 Feb 2025, 2:44pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 24 minutes
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