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Govt proposes new law to lower petrol prices, yet raises fuel taxes
New law seeks greater competition in petrol industry and cheaper prices for motorists.

More pain at the pump: Motorists face another tax hike tomorrow
The cost of filling up will increase around the country on July 1.

Petrol prices: National calls for halt on July tax increase
National says Govt should give motorists a break, with price increase due in July.

Coronavirus: Z cuts fuel prices by 5c nationwide
The impact of coronavirus on the oil market is a major factor behind the fuel price drop.

Coronavirus: Petrol prices down by 11 cents since Friday
Oil prices have plummeted following the virus outbreak, driving down the price of fuel.

Petrol prices cut by 7c a litre as oil markets tank
Two big chains have reduced what motorists pay at the pump after an oil price plunge.

Oil price plunge: What it means for you at the pump
Oil prices plunged as much as 30 per cent as markets opened this morning.

Why AA predicts fuel prices are about to drop sharply
AA says motorists are paying up to 40 cents more at the pump for premium petrol.

Petrol prices: Z 'would go broke' if prices dropped by 18c across NZ
Petrol company boss and analyst say uncertainty has been removed.

Fuel price drops by 21 cents at Gull service stations
The cheap prices won't last for long - from 7am Thursday until midday Friday.

Oil prices plunge as Saudi's work to restore supply within three weeks
Crude prices dropped 6 per cent as Saudi Arabia said repairs would take only three weeks.

Filling up: Motorists pump the petrol amid price fears
Economist Cameron Bagrie warned prices could reach $3 a litre in a worst-case scenario.

Petrol pinch: Motorists getting in before prices increase
Motorists at Gull Kingsland thought they would get in quick before prices surge.

Petrol prices, airfares may rise after strikes on Saudi Arabia oil
Airfares could also increase as consumers await market response.

Peter Lyons: Petrol prices and the ugly, grasping claw
Comment: Oil industry operates in an oligopoly - largely protected from market forces.

Winners and losers of NZ's fuel prices: Great Barrier still at $3 mark
Great Barrier residents are still paying for $3 upwards, per litre, for petrol.

Petrol prices: Kiwis 'fleeced' for a decade now
The PM is vowing to act, but how far can the Government drive down fuel prices?

More interest rate cuts in store despite expected blip in June quarter inflation
More official interest rate cuts are in store despite an expected lift in the quarter CPI.

Wellington fuel prices: What Waitomo effect?
Fuel prices aren't budging in the central city a week on from Waitomo opening.

Fuel war: Low-cost retailers set to hit petrol giants
Clear divide between full service and low cost models.

Liam Dann: Oil price slump points to relief at the pump
Good news for drivers as oil prices have repeated 2018 mid-year slump.

AA Smartfuel and Caltex break up
Kiwis will have to go elsewhere for their Smartfuel discounts.

Letters: Local fuel prices a puzzle
Government needs to determine whether the big oil companies are in genuine competition.

Why are capital's fuel prices higher than Auckland despite no regional fuel tax?
The highest price in Wellington today was $2.35 for 91.

Councillor warns against cheap fuel prices
Low costs at the new fuel stop shouldn't be seen as a good thing, Iona Pannett says.

Petrol price wars: Gull's $5m move into the South Island
Gull is gearing up to open service stations in the South Island.

Cheap Air NZ flights up for grabs today
The national carrier has launched $19 one-way fares on its Grabaseat platform.

Time to fuel up! Fuel company drops petrol to under $2 a litre
The City of Sails has not seen prices this low since June.

Watch: Petrol-price investigation gets green light
Government has begun the official process of investigating the petrol industry.