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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | NZD / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $1.770 | NZ$ 1.770 | +18.5% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $1.400 | NZ$ 1.400 | -6.3% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | N/A | — | |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.220 | NZ$ 0.220 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.088 | NZ$ 0.088 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | $0.097 | NZ$ 0.097 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 💧 Kerosene | N/A | — | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | N/A | — |
Gasoline Price in New Zealand Today
The current retail gasoline price in New Zealand is $1.770 per liter, updated weekly from official energy agencies. This figure includes all applicable taxes and any active government subsidies. Use the comparison table above to benchmark gasoline against diesel, LPG, and electricity costs in this market.
Diesel Price in New Zealand
Diesel in New Zealand costs $1.400 per liter at retail. Diesel prices generally track global crude oil benchmarks but can deviate based on local refinery capacity, road logistics costs, and differential tax treatment versus gasoline. Commercial and agricultural fleet rates may not reflect consumer pump prices.
How New Zealand Compares Globally
New Zealand gasoline ($1.770/L) is 18.5% above the global average of $1.494/L. DailyFuels tracks 133+ countries — crude oil benchmarks, domestic taxation, and subsidy programs all explain the large price differences between nations worldwide.
Historical Price Trend
Fuel prices in New Zealand respond to global crude oil market shifts, exchange rate movements, seasonal demand cycles, and government decisions on taxes or subsidies. All prices are reviewed and updated weekly, ensuring you always see the most current data available for this market.
As of 2026-08-03, the retail price of gasoline in New Zealand is $1.770 per liter, and diesel costs $1.400 per liter. New Zealand’s gasoline price is 18.5% above the global average of $1.494 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.220 per kWh.
As an island nation, New Zealand imports all petroleum products by sea. Shipping and handling costs add to the base price of fuel, making prices more sensitive to international freight rates and supply chain conditions.
Based on an average monthly wage of $3,300 USD, a worker in New Zealand needs approximately 5.7 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 47.2% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.
New Zealand is one of 133 countries tracked by DailyFuels across Oceania and worldwide. All fuel prices are sourced from official government energy agencies and updated weekly, standardized to USD per liter for global comparison.
All prices reflect the latest weekly pump price surveys from verified market data sources. Local currency amounts (NZD / NZ$) update automatically with live exchange rates.
| Commodity | Market Price | Raw Cost | Retail Here | Gov't Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | $90.12 /bbl | $0.687 /L | $1.770 | +157.6% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $80.16 /bbl | $0.624 /L | $1.770 | +183.7% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.77 /MMBtu | $0.123 /m³ | $0.097 | -21.3% |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $69.22 /share | indirect | $0.220 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $39.07 /share | indirect | $0.220 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +18.6% | -4.3% |
-23%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | +12.3% | -4.3% |
-35%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | -5.7% | +2.1% |
-37%
|