Petrol and diesel prices in New Zealand
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Compiled from official government and open-data fuel price publications for New Zealand. Every figure on this page is available through our free JSON API.
Current fuel prices in New Zealand
- RON 95 3.17 NZD/L $1.83/L · $6.91/gal +9.1% in 30 days
- RON 98 3.30 NZD/L $1.90/L · $7.20/gal +9.2% in 30 days
- Diesel 2.63 NZD/L $1.52/L · $5.74/gal -0.1% in 30 days
How fuel prices have moved in New Zealand
| Fuel | 30 days | 90 days | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| RON 95 | +9.1% | -0.2% | +23.1% |
| RON 98 | +9.2% | +0.2% | +22.5% |
| Diesel | -0.1% | -8.4% | +13.3% |
Fuel prices by region in New Zealand
Figures for 6 July 2026, in NZD per litre.
| Region | RON 95 | RON 98 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 3.11 | 3.24 | 2.58 |
| Christchurch | 3.16 | 3.29 | 2.63 |
| Dunedin | 3.20 | 3.33 | 2.66 |
| Hamilton | 3.14 | 3.28 | 2.61 |
| Invercargill | 3.24 | 3.37 | 2.70 |
| Wellington | 3.15 | 3.29 | 2.60 |
Fuel price history for New Zealand
The last 24 published updates, in NZD per litre. We hold 28 readings for New Zealand, back to 6 January 2019.
| Date | RON 95 | RON 98 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.17 | 3.30 | 2.63 | |
| 3.26 | 3.39 | 2.83 | |
| 3.26 | 3.39 | 2.83 | |
| 3.38 | 3.52 | 3.12 | |
| 3.41 | 3.55 | 3.17 | |
| 2.90 | 3.02 | 2.63 | |
| 2.97 | 3.09 | 2.68 | |
| 3.17 | 3.29 | 2.87 | |
| 3.10 | 3.22 | 2.81 | |
| 2.95 | 3.07 | 2.67 | |
| 2.70 | 2.82 | 2.44 | |
| 2.57 | 2.69 | 2.32 | |
| 2.53 | 2.65 | 2.28 | |
| 2.55 | 2.67 | 2.30 | |
| 2.57 | 2.69 | 2.32 | |
| 2.63 | 2.75 | 2.37 | |
| 2.67 | 2.79 | 2.41 | |
| 2.64 | 2.76 | 2.38 | |
| 2.67 | 2.79 | 2.41 | |
| 2.75 | 2.87 | 2.48 | |
| 2.86 | 2.98 | 2.56 | |
| 2.80 | 2.92 | 2.51 | |
| 2.94 | 3.06 | 2.64 | |
| 3.25 | 3.37 | 2.95 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is petrol in New Zealand today?
As of 6 July 2026, RON 95 petrol in New Zealand costs 3.17 NZD per litre — about $1.83 per litre, or $6.91 per US gallon.
What is the RON 95 price in New Zealand?
RON 95 costs 3.17 NZD per litre in New Zealand as of 6 July 2026.
Is diesel cheaper than petrol in New Zealand?
Diesel is cheaper. As of 6 July 2026, diesel costs 2.63 NZD per litre and petrol 3.17 NZD per litre — a difference of 0.537 NZD (16.9% less than petrol).
Have fuel prices gone up in New Zealand?
Petrol in New Zealand has risen 9.1% in the past 30 days, from 2.90 to 3.17 NZD per litre.
When were these New Zealand fuel prices last updated?
These prices were last updated on 6 July 2026. New Zealand typically publishes new fuel prices about every 14 days.
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