New Zealand Fuel Prices Today — Gasoline NZ$3.652/L, Diesel NZ$3.196/L (October 2026)
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New Zealand Gasoline & Diesel Prices

Exchange rates live  ·  Updated: 2026-10-23
Retail Pump Prices — New Zealand USD / LITER
Fuel Type USD / Liter NZD / Liter vs World Avg
⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) $2.080 NZ$3.652 +30.6%
🚛 Diesel $1.820 NZ$3.196 +14.2%
🔵 LPG / Autogas N/A —
⚡ Electric (kWh) $0.232 NZ$0.407
⚡ Electric Business (kWh) $0.088 NZ$0.155
🔥 Natural Gas (m³) $0.096 NZ$0.169
🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) N/A —
💧 Kerosene N/A —
🌡 Heating Oil N/A —

Gasoline Price in New Zealand Today

Filling a 40-litre tank in New Zealand costs about NZ$146 at today's pump price. In working time on an average salary: 6.7 minutes a litre, 4.4 hours a tankful.

Diesel Price in New Zealand

New Zealand prices diesel at NZ$3.196/L, 12.5% below what petrol costs. Measured over 3 Oceania markets diesel runs 2.7% above petrol on average, leaving this gap wider.

How New Zealand Compares Globally

Drivers in New Zealand pay NZ$3.652/L per litre ($2.080), 30.6% above the global figure of $1.593. Ranked by pump price, New Zealand is 26th highest of 133 countries and 1st highest of the 3 in Oceania. Versus the regional average for Oceania: 22.1% above. The next market down is Australia, costing 27.6% less.

Historical Price Trend

Gasoline in New Zealand has risen 13.3% over the past 3 months, from $1.810 to $2.050 per litre. The 42 weekly readings on record span $1.770 at the bottom and $2.112 at the top, the high falling on 12 January 2026. Diesel tracked alongside, rose 24.1%. Trough to peak — 3 August to 12 January — the move was 19.3%. Taking the first 2026 reading as the baseline, petrol is 2.9% lower today. Over the identical period residential power rose 3.6% to NZ$0.407 per kWh. Natural gas fell 2.1%.

Fuel Affordability Index GASOLINE · AVG WAGE
6.7
minutes of work per liter
55.5%
of daily income for a full tank (40L)
4.44
hours of work for a full tank (40L)
Based on average monthly wage of $3,300 USD. Gasoline price: $2.080/L.
About Fuel Prices in New Zealand

As of 2026-10-23, the retail price of gasoline in New Zealand is $2.080 per liter, and diesel costs $1.820 per liter. New Zealand’s gasoline price is 30.6% above the global average of $1.593 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.232 per kWh.


As an island nation, New Zealand imports all petroleum products by sea. Shipping and handling costs add to the base price of fuel, making prices more sensitive to international freight rates and supply chain conditions.


Based on an average monthly wage of $3,300 USD, a worker in New Zealand needs approximately 6.7 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 55.5% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.


Among the 3 Oceania countries here, Fiji posts the lowest price at $1.400 and New Zealand the highest at $2.080 — 48.6% between them.


All prices are reviewed and updated weekly, sourced from official government energy agencies and verified international data providers. Local currency amounts (NZD / NZ$) update automatically with live exchange rates.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Petrol in New Zealand stood at $2.080 per litre on 2026-10-23, running 30.6% above the global $1.593/L.
As an island nation, New Zealand imports all petroleum products by sea. Shipping and handling costs add to the base price of fuel, making prices more sensitive to international freight rates and supply chain conditions.
Prices for New Zealand are reviewed and updated weekly, sourced from official government energy agencies and verified international data providers.
In New Zealand the tracked set is Gasoline, Diesel, Electricity, Electricity (Business), Natural Gas. Figures are USD per litre, switching to per kWh for electricity.
New Zealand gasoline is priced at $2.080/L versus a global average of $1.593/L — a difference of 30.6% (above). Explore the Rankings page to see New Zealand's position among all tracked countries.
Global Commodity Prices & Local Impact BENCHMARK · USD
Commodity Market Price Raw Cost Retail Here Gov't Factor
🛢 Brent Crude $113.53 /bbl $0.834 /L $2.080 +149.4%
🛢 WTI Crude $99.84 /bbl $0.748 /L $2.080 +178.1%
🔥 Natural Gas $2.76 /MMBtu $0.123 /m³ $0.096 -21.8%
⚡ Lithium ETF $60.68 /share indirect $0.232 —
☢ Uranium ETF $34.09 /share indirect $0.232 —
30-Day Commodity Price Effect 30D · PASS-THROUGH

How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here

Commodity Commodity Δ30D Retail Δ30D Pass-Through
🛢 Brent Crude +9.7% +14.3%
147%
🛢 WTI Crude +10.4% +14.3%
138%
🔥 Natural Gas -8.8% +0%
-0%
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