Petrol price hits highest level since start of Iran war

Monday 5 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 6 Oct, 3:31pm

In this story Gaspy

Fuel price monitor Gaspy says 91 unleaded averages $3.50.5, slightly above its April peak.

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1. 1NewsMon 5 Oct, 6:00pm

   Petrol price hits all-time-high as average litre of 91 tops $3.50 (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 5 Oct, 6:29pm

   Fuel prices reach highest point since start of Iran war (opens in new tab)

   • The ‘double whammy’ pushing petrol prices to record highs (opens in new tab) Tue 6 Oct, 3:31pm
3. NZ HeraldMon 5 Oct, 6:32pm

   Petrol price hits highest level since start of Iran war (opens in new tab)