Oil
While domestic production of oil and LPG continues to decrease, the volume of oil consumed in New Zealand in 2025 stayed relatively steady. Despite geopolitical events in the Middle East, prices remained stable over the course of the year.
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Electricity
Record levels of geothermal and solar generation, driven by growth in generation capacity and reduced reliance on thermal generation. As a result, 88.5% of electricity generated in 2025 came from renewable sources.
December 2025 summary
Energy balances
On this page you can find the latest energy balance tables for New Zealand. These show how energy supply and demand by sector varies by energy fuel type.
Energy in New Zealand
This annual publication provides information on and analysis of New Zealand’s energy sector including statistics on supply, transformation, and demand.
Balance tables
New Zealand’s energy production comes from both renewable and non-renewable sources. The energy balance tables are an international accounting framework, used to show how energy supply and demand by sector varies by energy type.
Gas operator status
Gas distributors may need to apply for gas operator status to perform certain activities in some areas.
Energy efficiency and renewable energy programmes
We’re responsible for advising the Government on energy efficiency and renewable energy policy for New Zealand. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) is responsible for implementing programmes to improve the energy efficiency and increase the use of renewable energy by New Zealand homes and business.
Changes announced to Fuel Response Plan
There are sufficient levels of fuel in New Zealand, and on the way. However, it is important we plan and prepare for the unlikely event of a prolonged global fuel shortage.
Government agrees to regulate smart electric vehicle chargers
New requirements for electric vehicle (EV) chargers supplied in New Zealand will help increase the uptake of smart EV charging across the country and reduce pressure on the electricity grid.