On Friday morning, some New World and Pak'nSave petrol stations had closed because they were empty and awaiting deliveries. Photo / Jimmy Ellingham, RNZ
On Friday morning, some New World and Pak'nSave petrol stations had closed because they were empty and awaiting deliveries. Photo / Jimmy Ellingham, RNZ
Foodstuffs’ petrol stations say they will continue to offer discounts despite stores running dry and operating day to day.
Petrol stations across the country are experiencing a surge of drivers filling up as fuel prices rise amid fears over the Iranwar and potential shortages.
Meanwhile, on Waiheke Island, near Auckland, petrol prices have increased ahead of the rest of the country and are close to $4.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis said as of Sunday, New Zealand has 41.3 days’ worth of petrol, 47 days of diesel and 49 days of jet fuel but the Government was preparing for the “worst case scenario” from a prolonged conflict.
Pak’nSave Kāpiti said it had been without stock but was refilled overnight.
“We’re still operating on a day-to-day basis as demand remains high and our supplier is finding it challenging to keep up.”
Waiheke Local Board deputy chairman Damian Sycamore said Waiheke Island has three stations where 91 petrol is above $3.80 and 95 more than $4.
He said the price increases will impact almost everything people do on the island and will likely result in ferry prices rising.
Sycamore said for those who can’t afford a 40-trip ferry ticket at $700, it will cost over $20 each way for a passenger on the ferry to Auckland downtown.
