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Higher than expected inflation raises odds of May OCR hike
The biggest driver of quarterly inflation was fuel prices.
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Country’s petrol, diesel stocks dip but overall fuel stocks remain stable
Conflict in Iran is having an intense pressure of fuel prices.
Iran: US has violated ceasefire and we will respond
Donald Trump said American forces had 'blown a hole' in an Iranian vessel.
Govt deal boosts diesel backup as Marsden Point adds nine days' storage
The new storage is expected to earn about $8m extra revenue in 2026.
'Doom spiral': Auckland's poorest now can't afford petrol to pick up food parcels
Vinnies Tāmaki Makaurau saw 87 families unable to pick up food parcels in March.
Charities see ‘heart wrenching’ dip in food parcel pick ups
St Vincent de Paul Onehunga GM Delphina Soti says the fuel crisis has seen families increasingly unable to travel to pick up food parcels. Video / Michael Craig
Iran closes Hormuz Strait again, as Trump warns against 'blackmail'
There are just four days remaining before the end of the two-week ceasefire.
‘Really scary’: KiwiSaver financial hardship withdrawals spike amid fuel crisis
Budget advisers warn people are 'robbing their future selves' to get by.
‘Absolutely broken’: Fuel costs force nursing students to question degrees
One Toi Ohomai student had $20 to cover four days while on a full‑time work placement.
'Fragile situation': Luxon meets with world leaders as Iran declares Hormuz open
The UK and France have agreed to lead a 'defensive' force to protect the Strait of Hormuz.
'Feeling the impacts': Businesses battle fuel crisis
Fuel availability underpins regional economies, one chief operations officer says.
'The economics stack up': Fuel pain drives e-bike boom
Electrify NZ says its e-bike sales have doubled since the energy crisis began.
Jenée Tibshraeny: It is naïve to think a new leader is what it'll take to cheer us up
OPINION: Kiwis feel like they're going backwards, regardless of the Government.
Fuel price surge squeezes restaurants and retailers as Kiwis cut spending
Two-thirds of restaurants report fewer customers as costs and delivery charges rise.
Are we buying the wrong cars in the fuel crisis EV boom?
EV registrations this year have jumped 116% to 5137 by April 12.
'Attendance may be challenged': Rural families fear fuel hit to school term
'We’ve got parents that are travelling half an hour at least to get their kids to school.'
Fuel prices squeeze regional airlines, Govt open to being ‘flexible’ about help
Regional air routes face 'almost unsustainable' fuel prices, an industry group says.
PM Luxon to join 40 world leaders for Strait of Hormuz crisis talks
Leaders from 40 countries, including UK and France, are set to attend.
Fuel prices surge to record monthly rise as food inflation eases in March
Fuel spending jumped 17.3% or $81m, driving overall retail growth.
Grim forecast: Economist joins ANZ in triple rate rise call, warns of May hike
The forecaster also predicts inflation will peak at 4.8% this quarter on fuel costs.
Auckland Mayor tells truckies to drive at night to save on fuel
Mainfreight boss Don Braid says KiwiRail is 'missing in action' on extra rail.
What Iran's fuel shock and weak dollar could mean for big listed Kiwi companies
Stock Takes: Westpac flags higher inflation, rates and a weaker Kiwi dollar as risks.
Building industry will get ‘tanked’: Crisis is looming as construction costs soar, experts say
Oil output damage of 22% could push construction costs up by 25% or more.
Is the Red Sea the world's next major trade chokepoint?
The Front Page: Iran's threat to choke key shipping lanes could cripple Saudi oil exports.
More than 200 litres of diesel drained from tank at Waikato property, triggers police chase
Police say it's not the first time the property's been hit.
'Ferocious' fire at Australia oil refinery will hit fuel supply - and prices
The Geelong refinery supplies 10% of Australia's fuel and 50% of Victoria's.
To hike early or not to hike? The OCR debate
Economists are at odds as to how soon the Reserve Bank should lift the OCR.
Iran warns it'll block Red Sea if blockade continues; US sending thousands more troops
US and Iran agree to return to negotiating table for second round of talks, reports say.
Fuel cost shock: Fletcher warns plastics and insulation most exposed
The group consumes nearly 36 million litres of fuel annually Diesel makes up 94% of that.
Strait of Hormuz blockade: The realities the US ignores at its peril
ANALYSIS: Donald Trump has ordered a blockade of the pivotal Strait of Hormuz.