Oil and Alternative Fuels
The Ministry develops and implements policy for the oil and alternative fuels markets, including competition issues, supply and demand assessments and regulation of networks.
Oil Prices
Information on current prices and duties for oil and petroleum.
Oil Security: New Zealand's IEA Obligations
As a member of the International Energy Agency (IEA), New Zealand is required to hold at least 90 days of oil reserves (measured as net oil imports).
Oil Emergency Response Strategy
The Government has developed a strategy for responding to any future emergency disruptions in oil supplies.
Engine Fuel Quality
Information relating to the specifications of engine fuel in New Zealand.
Biofuels
Information on biofuels policy, biofuels quality and the use of biofuels.
NZ Petrol Review Released
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel released an independent study of petrol pricing in New Zealand.
Archive
Oil and alternative fuel topics which are no longer current can be found in the archive section. These document may no longer be updated, or contain the most current information but are still provided for your reference.
Within the Ministry
The Fuels & Crowns Resources Group of the Energy and Communications Branch is responsible for petroleum products and biofuels market policy within New Zealand. This Group is also responsible for fuel quality policy. The Energy Information and Modelling Group of the Energy and Communications Branch is the source of information for the oil (production and price) statistics reported on this page. The Crown Minerals Group of the Business Services Branch manages the oil and petroleum resources of the New Zealand Government, including providing and promoting investment opportunities in exploration and development. The Energy Safety Service of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs is responsible for the monitoring of quality for petroleum and alternative fuels.
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