Weekly fuel price monitoring
We carry out weekly monitoring of national average prices and retail importer margins for regular petrol, premium petrol, and diesel. This data is updated weekly, using the previous week's data.
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Draft critical minerals list released for consultation
A draft list identifying minerals essential to New Zealand’s economy and susceptible to supply disruptions has been released for consultation.
Seeking feedback on updated Crown Minerals Act 1991 Programmes
We are consulting on updated Minerals and Petroleum Programmes to reflect recent and proposed amendments to the Crown Minerals Act 1991.
Coal statistics
On this page you can find various statistics for coal fuel in New Zealand, as well as information about reserves, production and consumption.
One onshore petroleum exploration permit granted
One onshore petroleum exploration permit has today been granted through the Block Offer 2020 competitive tender process.
Offshore petroleum permit granted and Block Offer 2020 tender opens
New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals has granted an offshore petroleum exploration permit after a court-ordered reconsideration and released the Block Offer 2020 Invitation for Bids for onshore petroleum exploration in Taranaki.
Consultation on the Sustainable Biofuels Obligation
The Government previously consulted on a proposal to increase the use of sustainable liquid biofuels in New Zealand to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport. The discussion document, produced by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the Ministry of Transport, outlined the development of regulations to enact the Sustainable Biofuels Obligation.
Oil statistics
This page contains data tables for oil production, transformation and consumption. It also includes some brief outlines of distribution and storage of oil products in New Zealand.
Second phase of Tui Oil Field decommissioning under way
Specialist deep-sea divers have this week started work off the Taranaki coast to kickstart the second phase of the decommissioning of the Tui Oil Field which is being overseen by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
Review of Crown Minerals Act 1991
Submissions are closed on the discussion document for the Review of the Crown Minerals Act 1991. The review sought to ensure the Act’s settings contribute to mining that responsibly balances environmental, social, and economic considerations and meets the evolving needs of New Zealand’s society.