Fuel Prices

Fuel in NZ is very expensive. It is currently $2.09 per litre for the cheap stuff (91 octane).  There are 3.75 litres to the US gallon. That means it costs $7.84 per gallon for fuel here. Now you understand why everyone here drives tiny little cars. 

Price of fuel in NZ 14/9/2011

If you will notice, diesel is considerably less expensive. But there are "Road User Charges" associated with diesel vehicles.  You must buy coupons for kilometers driven and these coupons must be displayed on your dashboard.  I think it is about 3 cents per kilometer. (you still need to learn the metric system!!)  1 mile = 1.609 kilometers


There are ways to save a few cents per litre by getting grocery store docket coupons. By spending $40 at a local grocery store, you will save 4 cents per litre. On occasion, the grocery stores will give you 10 cents off per litre when you spend $80. And every month or so, the grocery stores will lose their mind with generosity and give you 20 cents off per litre when you spend $200. 


It is sooo totally worth doing. I save about $10 when filling up my tiny car using a 20 cent coupon.