International Comparisons
This section provides comparisons between New Zealand's energy situation and those of major trading partners for which reliable information are available.
Data are based on Energy Prices and Taxes 4th Quarter 2007, Quarterly Statistics 1st Quarter 2008 and Energy Statistics of Non-OECD Countries, all published by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Note that data do not always relate to the same year, and some product specifications and statistical methodology vary across the different countries.
See Tables.
Annual Summary
Real energy price indices computed by IEA for the industrial and household sectors in New Zealand and other selected OECD countries are shown in Chart 1 and Chart 2.
In real terms, New Zealand's energy prices for industry increased by 33% for the period 1995-2006. During this period, the trend on New Zealand prices has mirrored trends on the OECD average.
Chart 1. Real Energy Prices for Industry (2000=100)
Likewise, New Zealand's energy prices for household demonstrated a 27% rise from 1995 to 2006. Half of this increase can be attributed to the sharp upsurge between 2003 and 2004, which was also due to higher electricity and gas prices. Real energy prices for household in most OECD countries have also increased between 1995 and 2006, varying from 9% to 40%.
Chart 2. Real Energy Prices for Households (2000=100)
Graphs for International Comparisons
Graphs of the data used to produce the quarterly updates and annual summary information for International Comparisons.
Data Tables for International Comparisons
Data used to produce the quarterly updates and annual summary information for international comparisons.
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