US inflation offers possible portents for NZ's path
Fuel prices pump up inflation in the 'strong man' of the global economy.
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The party now says no hikes for three years.
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Reserve Bank should be empowered to change fuel tax rates, former governor argues
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Simon Wilson: A grumpy Winston Peters and his ‘mission to save our country’
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Trade surplus narrows as wary eyes trained on China, inflation
Inflation wars and China slowdown loom large, even as some exports surged.
Fears of fuel tax hikes ahead of transport budget publication
There are fears the Government will announce fuel tax hikes in the next six weeks.
Countdown rebranding to Woolworths: What happens to your Onecard?
With a $400 million rebranding and refurbishment, Countdown teases change to Onecards too.
The cheapest, most expensive gas stations in NZ on final day of tax discount
Tomorrow the price per litre will increase by around 29 cents.
Focus: PM on fuel tax and Kiri Allan
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'Crazy': Petrol hoarding warning as motorists flock to pumps
Parts of West Auckland are gridlocked ahead of the midnight fuel price deadline.
July 1 changes: How life will change for Kiwis from midnight
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Cars are lined up at the pumps at Costco and at petrol stations around NZ.
Pain at the pump: Motorists urged to fuel up early to avoid shortages, $3 per litre for some
It's less than a week before the fuel tax is reinstated.
AA Smartfuel rewards deal with Countdown to end
The Australian-owned supermarket announced an end to its partnership with AA Smartfuel.
Minister's explanation on higher fuel prices in Whangārei baffles mayor
Commerce Commission still looking at fuel price disparity in Whangārei and other towns
Simon Court: A practical prescription for progress
OPINION: Fuel taxes and the existing road-user charges will be abolished.
Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu
The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.
Watch: Acting Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni speaks with Mike Hosking
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Why are Whangārei petrol prices higher than rest of the country?
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'It will come to an end': No more fuel tax subsidy after June
Talking to Newstalk ZB, the Minister of Finance confirmed the subsidy will end soon.
Kiwis shopping less but travelling and partying more
Kiwis spent more in sectors like travel and hospitality in the March quarter.
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Motorists in the Wellington region pay the highest prices for fuel in the country.
Z Energy fuel sales bounce back after Covid restrictions
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Latest inflation stats: Rising cost of housing, food and transport
The consumers price index shot up by 7.2 per cent, but some "encouraging" signs noticed.