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A 'strong case' would have to be made for a new petrol tax
Opposition says proposed levy would hit motorists at "literally the worst possible time".
Opposition says proposed levy would hit motorists at "literally the worst possible time".
Many fuel stations across the South Island are charging above $2.40 a litre for 91 petrol.
Rising fuel prices and a subdued housing market may be behind a sharp dip in confidence
VW Polo buyers face delays due to the high demand.
'I'm afraid I think there's a fair amount of ... pillage by the petrol companies here.'
Motorists' organisation questions ongoing petrol price rises.
The fuel company is diversifying into electricity as it faces a ''low carbon future''.
Explainer: How the price of petrol can vary so much from station to station.
The poorest households could be paying $366 more in petrol a year.
Aucklanders are filling up on cut-price petrol before Sunday's big fuel tax increase.
Motorists eager to fill up before the petrol price spike will be rushing to the pumps.
Small businesses are struggling to find workers with the right skills, survey finds.
When the Auckland Council voted for a regional fuel tax it heard some remarkable speeches.
The poorer communities of South Auckland will be hit hard by a regional fuel tax.
Rates rise of 2.5 per cent over next two years approved by Auckland councillors.
AA warning both council and Government Aucklanders need to see tax benefits quickly.
The AA said a competitive market made it more attractive for smaller brands to expand.
The Herald rang petrol countries around the Super City to see how prices varied.
Motorists are keen on trying to make their money stretch a little further.
These are the most expensive places to buy fuel in New Zealand.
AA calling for a tax reduction to curb prices as 91 octane reaches $2.30 a litre.
Higher levels of competition mean petrol prices are often lower in the North Island.
National leader says the Coalition's policy is exacerbating the problem of rising prices.
Auckland has a bold new transport plan but National is still struggling to come to terms.
First Auckland. Then Christchurch. Now Hamilton wants its own fuel tax.
Petrol companies cite local competition as a factor in price differences.
COMMENT: BP isn't winning any friends with its pricing strategy but not much Govt can do.
BP's overnight price prices are bigger than Govt's annual fuel tax rises, the PM says.
Aucklanders are being consulted on a fuel tax which has strong backing from councillors.
Labour's plans for two big roads in Auckland may not start for six or seven years.