Diesel drivers may face fuel price rises

The price of fuel could be about to rise for people who own diesel cars.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has sent the signal while unveiling changes to the current road user charges system.

He says there is research that shows users of light diesel vehicles are not paying their fair share for road use and it is something he will seek to re-balance.

Mr Joyce says owners of diesel cars can expect to pay more in the future.

Some of that will come into effect October, when amended fuel taxes are introduced to replace the previously proposed regional fuel taxes.

- NEWSTALK ZB