Price for fuel response support
MBIE publishes the previous week’s average board price for regular 91 petrol on Wednesday afternoons. This is the price government uses to inform the continuation of temporary fuel response support.
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Consultation on options to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution businesses
MBIE is seeking feedback on options to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution businesses and how they can better support New Zealand's future electricity needs.
Gas market transparency
As New Zealand’s domestic gas supply declines, it has never been more important to have quality, timely and easily accessible information on gas supply and demand.
Glossary
A list of terms and abbreviations used in Energy in New Zealand 2026, including definitions.
Coal
Production and exports increased following disruption to transport routes in 2025. Imports also increased as Genesis Energy continued to build its stockpile at the Huntly Power Station.
Gas
Natural gas production continued to decline in 2025, with major gas users responding. Expected production over the coming years indicates supply constraints will continue to impact gas use within New Zealand.
Renewables
New Zealand’s renewable energy supply reached a record high in 2025, driven by strong growth in geothermal and solar energy. Combined with decreases in non-renewable energy supply, the share of renewable sources in both total primary energy supply and electricity generated rose to new highs.
Overview
Renewable generation reached its highest share in electricity generation since 1981, while total energy consumption fell to its lowest level since 2011 mainly due to lower industrial demand. Energy intensity hit a record low due to reduced use in the industrial and agricultural sectors.
Offshore Renewable Energy Act 2026
The Offshore Renewable Energy Act 2026 came into effect in July 2026 and supports the development of offshore renewable energy projects, such as offshore wind farms.
Electricity cost and price monitoring
This page has 2 types of data: household sales-based electricity cost data, and publicly advertised retail electricity tariff data.